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Route · MCO → BUF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Buffalo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to BUF (Orlando to Buffalo) ranks #1379 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.2%
On-time
-3.8 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
8,753
Flights
#1379 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 85%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 63%

Distance

1,011 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 174 60 7 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 158 39 1 0 F9,B6,WN
Oct 2025 134 44 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Sep 2025 118 22 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Aug 2025 151 45 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Jul 2025 117 31 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Jun 2025 113 22 0 0 B6,WN,F9
May 2025 184 45 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Apr 2025 207 38 0 0 F9,WN,B6
Mar 2025 212 50 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Feb 2025 180 32 1 2 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 173 32 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 162 43 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 133 23 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Oct 2024 120 20 10 0 WN,F9,B6
Sep 2024 125 19 0 0 WN,B6,F9
Aug 2024 131 48 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 91 32 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 98 30 0 0 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 144 42 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 155 34 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 190 61 5 2 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 152 28 2 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 144 22 18 1 B6,F9,WN

MCO–BUF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (82.5%) · weakest: July (65.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

82.5% on-time · ~124 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~165 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.5% on-time · ~97 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

49 of 3,566 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 3,566 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

BUF - Buffalo

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

BUF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs BUF

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: Buffalo · fleet on-time rank #4439 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to BUF

The Orlando to Buffalo corridor (MCO to BUF) posts a 75.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,753 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.3 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,011-mile route; over the last 24 months, 49 of 3,566 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 63% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–BUF peaks in January at 82.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~165 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.5%, a 17.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to BUF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to BUF ranks #1379 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 BUF? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Buffalo have a 75.2% on-time rate based on 8,753 flights. The average delay is 70.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to BUF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 3,566 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to BUF? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo (BUF) is approximately 1,011 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to BUF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
BUF Airport

Buffalo
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–BUF data

MCO–BUF is mid-pack at 75.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and BUF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, January (82.5% on-time) beats July (65.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.2% 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

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