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Route · MCO → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to New York

The MCO–JFK corridor (Orlando, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 944 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.9%
On-time
-6.1 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
25,468
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

944 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 446 145 13 1 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2025 420 72 13 1 DL,F9,B6
Oct 2025 373 84 4 1 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 346 45 1 2 DL,F9,B6
Aug 2025 434 143 6 0 F9,B6,DL
Jul 2025 433 180 29 2 B6,DL,F9
Jun 2025 417 143 6 2 B6,DL,F9
May 2025 429 141 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Apr 2025 489 125 3 0 DL,F9,B6
Mar 2025 452 112 4 1 B6,DL,F9
Feb 2025 385 87 4 0 B6,DL,F9
Jan 2025 385 75 3 0 B6,DL,F9
Dec 2024 453 131 3 0 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2024 407 53 0 0 B6,DL,F9
Oct 2024 324 27 21 0 DL,F9,B6
Sep 2024 308 46 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 419 153 25 1 B6,DL
Jul 2024 401 130 19 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 388 109 12 2 B6,DL
May 2024 407 131 4 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 402 76 5 1 B6,DL
Mar 2024 358 106 3 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 337 74 4 1 B6,DL
Jan 2024 367 82 4 0 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

188 of 9,580 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

15 of 9,580 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to JFK

On-time performance on the MCO to JFK pairing (Orlando to New York) trails a chunk of the network: 72.9% of 25,468 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 87.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 944 miles across 6 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.0% (188 of 9,580 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to JFK?
Flights from Orlando to New York have a 72.9% on-time rate based on 25,468 flights. The average delay is 87.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (188 of 9,580 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to JFK?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to New York (JFK) is approximately 944 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% 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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