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Route · MCO → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to DEN (Orlando to Denver) ranks #222 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
24,615
Flights
#222 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

1,546 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 401 83 2 4 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 350 51 3 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 369 69 1 1 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 318 52 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 358 112 3 3 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 438 140 3 2 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 419 122 3 1 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 356 96 0 3 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 354 74 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 463 96 6 2 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 377 47 1 1 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 402 88 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 401 61 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 364 49 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 384 36 30 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 327 54 0 2 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 364 89 13 3 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 441 136 8 1 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 429 121 4 5 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 393 132 6 3 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 380 85 8 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 461 136 14 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 385 89 1 2 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 400 121 12 0 F9,WN,UA

MCO–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.2%) · weakest: July (69.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.2% on-time · ~337 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~397 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.7% on-time · ~363 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

125 of 9,334 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

35 of 9,334 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3781 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to DEN

The Orlando to Denver corridor (MCO to DEN) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 24,615 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.9 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 1,546-mile route; over the last 24 months, 125 of 9,334 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–DEN peaks in November at 85.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~397 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.7%, a 15.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to DEN ranks #222 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Denver have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 24,615 flights. The average delay is 69.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (125 of 9,334 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,546 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

MCO–DEN is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.2% on-time) beats July (69.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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