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Route · MCO → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Los Angeles

The MCO–LAX corridor (Orlando, FL → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 29 carriers across roughly 2,218 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.6%
On-time
+2.6 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
16,406
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

2,218 mi

Carriers

29

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 309 41 4 2 DL,WN,F9,AA,UA
Nov 2025 268 42 0 0 UA,DL,F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 281 57 0 0 AA,DL,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 255 40 0 1 UA,WN,DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 289 91 0 1 AA,WN,F9,UA,DL
Jul 2025 272 93 1 0 AA,DL,UA,F9
Jun 2025 260 76 1 0 AA,DL,UA,F9
May 2025 269 63 0 0 AA,DL,UA,F9
Apr 2025 254 25 0 0 DL,F9,UA,AA
Mar 2025 266 69 0 0 AA,DL,UA,F9
Feb 2025 208 32 0 1 AA,DL,UA
Jan 2025 229 60 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Dec 2024 231 46 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Nov 2024 222 28 0 0 UA,DL,AA
Oct 2024 232 17 16 1 UA,DL,AA
Sep 2024 220 45 0 0 UA,AA,B6,DL
Aug 2024 246 51 4 2 AA,B6,DL,UA
Jul 2024 266 91 12 0 AA,B6,DL,UA
Jun 2024 261 52 1 0 AA,B6,DL,UA
May 2024 263 62 1 0 AA,B6,DL,UA
Apr 2024 251 30 0 0 AA,B6,DL,UA
Mar 2024 266 72 1 1 AA,B6,DL,UA
Feb 2024 240 47 0 0 AA,B6,DL,UA
Jan 2024 261 44 9 1 AA,B6,DL,UA

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

50 of 6,119 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 6,119 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to LAX

16,406 tracked flights put the MCO to LAX pairing (Orlando to Los Angeles) at a 81.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 81.7 minutes on average. Across the 2,218-mile route and its 29 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.8% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (6,119 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to LAX?
Flights from Orlando to Los Angeles have a 81.6% on-time rate based on 16,406 flights. The average delay is 81.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 6,119 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to LAX?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 2,218 miles. This route is served by 29 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% 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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