Route · MCO → MDW · 2020–2025 BTS data
Orlando to Chicago
The MCO–MDW corridor (Orlando, FL → Chicago, IL) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 990 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 77.2%
- On-time
- -1.8 pts
- vs US avg
- 63 min
- Delay when late
- 17,024
- Flights
Cancelled
1.7%
Best Month
Nov 2024 90%
Worst Month
Dec 2025 65%
Distance
990 mi
Carriers
3
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 241 | 84 | 1 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Nov 2025 | 234 | 44 | 10 | 2 | F9,WN |
| Oct 2025 | 246 | 77 | 1 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Sep 2025 | 215 | 38 | 0 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Aug 2025 | 227 | 77 | 4 | 2 | WN,F9 |
| Jul 2025 | 261 | 74 | 10 | 4 | WN,F9 |
| Jun 2025 | 250 | 69 | 3 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| May 2025 | 218 | 65 | 1 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Apr 2025 | 226 | 48 | 3 | 0 | F9,WN |
| Mar 2025 | 266 | 47 | 6 | 3 | WN,F9 |
| Feb 2025 | 197 | 29 | 1 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Jan 2025 | 212 | 40 | 0 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Dec 2024 | 231 | 44 | 0 | 2 | F9,WN |
| Nov 2024 | 223 | 23 | 1 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Oct 2024 | 239 | 25 | 20 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Sep 2024 | 214 | 38 | 0 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Aug 2024 | 231 | 69 | 5 | 0 | F9,WN |
| Jul 2024 | 262 | 89 | 2 | 2 | F9,WN |
| Jun 2024 | 252 | 69 | 0 | 3 | F9,WN |
| May 2024 | 242 | 73 | 2 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Apr 2024 | 258 | 53 | 2 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Mar 2024 | 298 | 94 | 9 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Feb 2024 | 228 | 47 | 0 | 2 | F9,WN |
| Jan 2024 | 252 | 57 | 18 | 1 | F9,WN |
Cancellation Rate
1.7%
99 of 5,723 flights
Diversion Rate
0.5%
27 of 5,723 flights
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MCO - Orlando
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.
Origin airport →MDW - Chicago
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.
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What the Data Says About MCO to MDW
The Orlando to Chicago corridor (MCO to MDW) posts a 77.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 17,024 tracked flights. Late flights run 62.6 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 990-mile route; over the last 24 months, 99 of 5,723 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.5% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 65% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
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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.
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