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Route · MCO → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Austin

The MCO–AUS corridor (Orlando, FL → Austin, TX) runs behind the national average, served by 34 carriers across roughly 994 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
13,889
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 58%

Distance

994 mi

Carriers

34

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 241 55 0 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 229 36 2 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 212 47 0 0 WN,DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 157 28 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Aug 2025 174 48 2 1 WN,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 253 81 3 1 NK,WN,DL,F9
Jun 2025 247 75 0 0 NK,WN,DL,F9
May 2025 227 77 0 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Apr 2025 222 31 0 1 F9,NK,WN,DL
Mar 2025 244 49 3 2 DL,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 177 32 0 1 WN,DL,NK
Jan 2025 183 33 1 0 WN,DL,NK
Dec 2024 199 42 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Nov 2024 189 20 0 0 NK,WN,DL
Oct 2024 189 18 13 0 WN,DL,NK,AA
Sep 2024 188 27 1 1 WN,NK,AA,DL
Aug 2024 200 51 5 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jul 2024 273 105 2 1 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jun 2024 263 77 0 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
May 2024 276 92 3 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Apr 2024 262 63 3 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Mar 2024 268 101 5 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Feb 2024 212 42 0 0 AA,DL,NK,WN
Jan 2024 243 101 2 1 AA,DL,NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

45 of 5,328 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 5,328 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to AUS

The Orlando to Austin corridor (MCO to AUS) posts a 76% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,889 tracked flights. Late flights run 68.8 minutes behind on average. 34 carriers cover the 994-mile route; over the last 24 months, 45 of 5,328 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 58% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to AUS?
Flights from Orlando to Austin have a 76% on-time rate based on 13,889 flights. The average delay is 68.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to AUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (45 of 5,328 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to AUS?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 994 miles. This route is served by 34 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to AUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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