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Route · MCO → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Cleveland

The MCO–CLE corridor (Orlando, FL → Cleveland, OH) runs behind the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 895 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
11,730
Flights

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 69%

Distance

895 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 173 53 3 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 147 26 1 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 157 23 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 109 11 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 138 39 3 1 WN,F9,NK,UA
Jul 2025 149 40 1 1 UA,WN,F9,NK
Jun 2025 148 34 2 1 UA,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 158 28 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 182 23 0 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
Mar 2025 216 43 5 0 UA,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 161 31 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 172 30 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 160 24 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 119 22 0 0 UA,NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 141 21 11 0 UA,NK,F9,WN
Sep 2024 136 21 1 0 WN,UA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 154 35 4 1 F9,NK,WN,UA
Jul 2024 179 41 5 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
Jun 2024 176 37 2 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
May 2024 173 25 2 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
Apr 2024 174 20 2 2 F9,NK,UA,WN
Mar 2024 217 58 4 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
Feb 2024 192 37 1 0 F9,NK,UA,WN
Jan 2024 226 58 14 0 F9,WN,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

64 of 3,957 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,957 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to CLE

The Orlando to Cleveland corridor (MCO to CLE) posts a 76% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,730 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.0 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 895-mile route; over the last 24 months, 64 of 3,957 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 69% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to CLE?
Flights from Orlando to Cleveland have a 76% on-time rate based on 11,730 flights. The average delay is 73.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to CLE?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (64 of 3,957 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to CLE?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland (CLE) is approximately 895 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to CLE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (69% 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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