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Route · GRR → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Grand Rapids to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GRR to MCO (Grand Rapids to Orlando) ranks #3996 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
1,714
Flights
#3996 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 82%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 60%

Distance

1,024 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 16 1 0 YX,WN,F9
Nov 2025 48 11 1 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 39 9 0 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 33 5 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 70 13 0 0 WN,F9
Feb 2025 55 11 1 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 60 11 1 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 50 6 2 0 F9,WN
Apr 2024 31 9 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 72 29 0 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 64 13 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 56 16 5 0 F9,WN
Dec 2023 36 9 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2023 34 5 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2023 38 4 0 0 F9,WN
Apr 2023 34 18 0 0 WN,F9
Mar 2023 53 20 2 0 F9,WN
Feb 2023 48 16 1 0 F9,WN
Jan 2023 43 7 3 0 F9,WN
Dec 2022 36 16 2 0 WN,F9
Nov 2022 33 13 3 0 F9,WN
Mar 2022 39 21 1 1 F9,WN
Feb 2022 36 17 1 0 F9,WN
Jan 2022 41 11 0 0 F9,WN

GRR–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (97.9%) · weakest: June (70.2%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 73.6%

Strongest calendar month

May

97.9% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~60 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.2% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

24 of 1,105 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,105 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

GRR - Grand Rapids

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Grand Rapids, MI.

GRR on-time profile

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See GRR and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare GRR vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among GRR departures

From GRR, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 20 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 4 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4162 of 4927.

What the Data Says About GRR to MCO

The Grand Rapids to Orlando corridor (GRR to MCO) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,714 tracked flights. Late flights run 96.9 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,024-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 1,105 flights were cancelled (2.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 60% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GRR–MCO peaks in May at 97.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~60 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.2%, a 27.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GRR to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GRR to MCO ranks #3996 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from GRR to MCO? ▼
Flights from Grand Rapids to Orlando have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 1,714 flights. The average delay is 96.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GRR to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,105 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GRR to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,024 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GRR to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (82% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

GRR Airport

Grand Rapids
MCO Airport

Orlando
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using GRR–MCO data

GRR–MCO is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare GRR and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GRR airport
  • If your dates flex, May (97.9% on-time) beats June (70.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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