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Route · MCO → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Hartford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to BDL (Orlando to Hartford) ranks #956 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.2%
On-time
-4.8 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
11,595
Flights
#956 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 59%

Distance

1,050 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 172 55 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 178 39 2 0 F9,B6,WN
Oct 2025 132 34 0 3 B6,WN,F9
Sep 2025 88 8 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Aug 2025 168 41 0 1 WN,F9,NK,B6
Jul 2025 142 55 0 1 B6,WN,F9
Jun 2025 142 34 1 0 B6,WN,F9
May 2025 163 41 0 1 B6,WN,F9,NK
Apr 2025 230 47 1 0 F9,NK,WN,B6
Mar 2025 188 38 3 0 B6,WN,F9
Feb 2025 176 36 4 1 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 161 26 2 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 180 47 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 157 29 0 0 B6,NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 145 11 12 0 WN,NK,F9,B6
Sep 2024 107 8 0 0 WN,B6,F9,NK
Aug 2024 161 36 3 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 131 29 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 130 33 4 0 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 158 46 0 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 215 52 2 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 186 77 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 166 47 3 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 154 41 3 0 B6,F9,WN

MCO–BDL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.1%) · weakest: July (67.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.1% on-time · ~149 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~202 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.5% on-time · ~157 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

41 of 3,830 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 3,830 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

BDL - Hartford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Hartford, CT.

BDL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs BDL

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 74.2% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4582 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to BDL

On-time performance on the MCO to BDL pairing (Orlando to Hartford) trails a chunk of the network: 74.2% of 11,595 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 71.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,050 miles across 21 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.1% (41 of 3,830 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 59% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–BDL peaks in October at 81.1% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~202 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.5%, a 13.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to BDL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to BDL ranks #956 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 BDL? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Hartford have a 74.2% on-time rate based on 11,595 flights. The average delay is 71.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to BDL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 3,830 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to BDL? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 1,050 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to BDL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
BDL Airport

Hartford
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–BDL data

MCO–BDL sits 4.8 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MCO and BDL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.1% on-time) beats July (67.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.2% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.