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Route · MCO → CLE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Cleveland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to CLE (Orlando to Cleveland) ranks #939 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
11,730
Flights
#939 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

MCO–CLE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.8%) · weakest: July (66.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.8% on-time · ~167 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.8% on-time · ~159 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

64 of 3,957 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,957 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

CLE - Cleveland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Cleveland, OH.

CLE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs CLE

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: Cleveland · fleet on-time rank #4306 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–CLE peaks in October at 82.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.8%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to CLE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to CLE ranks #939 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 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.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
CLE Airport

Cleveland
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–CLE data

MCO–CLE is mid-pack at 76% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and CLE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.8% on-time) beats July (66.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76% 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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