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Route · MCO → ALB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Albany

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to ALB (Orlando to Albany) ranks #2313 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.7%
On-time
-0.3 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
5,417
Flights
#2313 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 60%

Distance

1,073 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 82 33 1 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 90 20 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 70 25 1 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 62 8 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 93 24 0 0 WN,B6
Jul 2025 79 15 1 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 75 17 0 1 B6,WN
May 2025 97 26 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 123 26 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 115 32 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 115 21 3 2 B6,WN
Jan 2025 111 15 1 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 109 28 0 2 B6,WN
Nov 2024 110 12 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 87 9 7 0 WN,B6
Sep 2024 86 9 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 95 30 0 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 70 24 1 0 B6,WN
Jun 2024 68 17 1 0 B6,WN
May 2024 88 35 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 94 22 0 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 98 27 3 1 B6,WN
Feb 2024 90 16 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 88 18 2 0 B6,WN

MCO–ALB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (86.0%) · weakest: June (70.4%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

86.0% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.4% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

21 of 2,195 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,195 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MCO - Orlando

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

MCO on-time profile

ALB - Albany

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Albany, NY.

ALB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs ALB

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MCO departures

From MCO, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 71 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 26 below 75%). Destination: Albany · fleet on-time rank #3608 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to ALB

5,417 tracked flights put the MCO to ALB pairing (Orlando to Albany) at a 78.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,073-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,195 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–ALB peaks in January at 86.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.4%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to ALB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to ALB ranks #2313 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 ALB? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Albany have a 78.7% on-time rate based on 5,417 flights. The average delay is 70.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to ALB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 2,195 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to ALB? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Albany (ALB) is approximately 1,073 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to ALB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
ALB Airport

Albany
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 MCO–ALB data

MCO–ALB is mid-pack at 78.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and ALB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, January (86.0% on-time) beats June (70.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.7% 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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