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Route · MCO → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to BWI (Orlando to Baltimore) ranks #139 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
29,125
Flights
#139 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Jan 2025 91%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 63%

Distance

787 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 423 102 6 1 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 416 62 7 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 365 64 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 346 33 3 2 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 363 128 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 414 142 17 2 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 396 114 9 2 NK,WN,F9
May 2025 424 124 3 1 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 465 93 3 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 466 72 13 3 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 394 64 3 1 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 415 36 18 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 424 65 1 1 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 414 55 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 413 52 32 0 WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 394 66 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Aug 2024 453 166 23 1 F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 453 158 7 0 F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 445 111 4 0 F9,NK,WN
May 2024 455 119 6 0 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 467 87 7 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 498 138 11 1 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 459 104 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 496 114 10 0 F9,NK,WN

MCO–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (83.2%) · weakest: July (65.4%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.4%

Strongest calendar month

January

83.2% on-time · ~418 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~440 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.4% on-time · ~420 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

190 of 10,258 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

18 of 10,258 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

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

BWI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs BWI

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: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #4098 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to BWI

The Orlando to Baltimore corridor (MCO to BWI) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 29,125 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.5 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 787-mile route; over the last 24 months, 190 of 10,258 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 63% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–BWI peaks in January at 83.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~440 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.4%, a 17.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to BWI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to BWI ranks #139 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 BWI? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Baltimore have a 77% on-time rate based on 29,125 flights. The average delay is 66.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to BWI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (190 of 10,258 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to BWI? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 787 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to BWI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (91% 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
BWI Airport

Baltimore
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–BWI data

MCO–BWI is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, January (83.2% on-time) beats July (65.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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