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Route · MCO → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to CMH (Orlando to Columbus) ranks #965 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
11,541
Flights
#965 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 64%

Distance

802 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 194 55 1 0 YX,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 185 34 4 1 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 203 60 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 168 38 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 158 52 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 179 64 0 0 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 193 54 4 0 WN,F9,NK
May 2025 188 51 2 0 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 213 53 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 228 48 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 180 28 1 1 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 181 34 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 184 41 2 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 161 26 0 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 155 16 14 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 129 22 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 151 35 2 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 188 62 3 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 184 47 1 0 NK,WN
May 2024 189 53 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 196 42 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 245 88 5 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 188 47 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 178 51 0 0 F9,NK,WN

MCO–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.5%) · weakest: July (66.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

81.5% on-time · ~156 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~201 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.2% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

48 of 4,418 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

2 of 4,418 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

CMH - Columbus

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

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs CMH

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: Columbus · fleet on-time rank #4287 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to CMH

The Orlando to Columbus corridor (MCO to CMH) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,541 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.7 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 802-mile route; over the last 24 months, 48 of 4,418 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–CMH peaks in October at 81.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~201 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.2%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to CMH ranks #965 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Columbus have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 11,541 flights. The average delay is 66.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 4,418 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 802 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
CMH Airport

Columbus
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–CMH data

MCO–CMH is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.5% on-time) beats July (66.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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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