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Route · MCO → ACY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Atlantic City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to ACY (Orlando to Atlantic City) ranks #2627 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.8%
On-time
-4.2 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
4,623
Flights
#2627 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 61%

Distance

852 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 51 20 1 0 NK
Nov 2025 50 10 1 0 NK
Oct 2025 63 12 1 0 NK
Sep 2025 63 5 0 0 NK
Aug 2025 91 25 1 0 NK
Jul 2025 73 17 2 0 NK
Jun 2025 63 20 0 0 NK
May 2025 70 20 0 0 NK
Apr 2025 77 8 0 0 NK
Mar 2025 63 13 0 0 NK
Feb 2025 58 10 0 0 NK
Jan 2025 61 5 1 0 NK
Dec 2024 62 8 0 0 NK
Nov 2024 73 9 0 0 NK
Oct 2024 52 3 4 1 NK
Sep 2024 55 10 0 1 NK
Aug 2024 79 28 2 0 NK
Jul 2024 60 17 1 0 NK
Jun 2024 64 22 0 0 NK
May 2024 93 25 0 0 NK
Apr 2024 99 18 0 0 NK
Mar 2024 123 48 2 0 NK
Feb 2024 82 26 0 0 NK
Jan 2024 92 19 3 1 NK

MCO–ACY seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.1%) · weakest: June (64.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 65.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.1% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~80 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.1% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

19 of 1,717 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,717 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MCO

Among 71 routes leaving MCO, only 26 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 45 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MCO options should weigh this 74.8% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4508 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to ACY

On-time performance on the MCO to ACY pairing (Orlando to Atlantic City) trails a chunk of the network: 74.8% of 4,623 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 72.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 852 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.1% (19 of 1,717 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 61% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–ACY peaks in October at 86.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~80 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.1%, a 22.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to ACY rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to ACY ranks #2627 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 MCO to ACY?
Flights from Orlando to Atlantic City have a 74.8% on-time rate based on 4,623 flights. The average delay is 72.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to ACY?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,717 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to ACY?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Atlantic City (ACY) is approximately 852 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to ACY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using MCO–ACY data

MCO–ACY sits 4.2 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MCO and ACY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.1% on-time) beats June (64.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.8% 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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