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Route · MCO → MHT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Manchester

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to MHT (Orlando to Manchester) ranks #2750 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
4,363
Flights
#2750 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 72%

Distance

1,142 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 66 17 1 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 64 7 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 84 23 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 64 6 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 68 19 0 0 WN,B6
Jul 2025 70 13 1 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 72 13 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 97 15 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 94 12 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 87 15 0 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 70 10 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 44 1 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 35 3 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 34 1 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 3 2 0 WN
Sep 2024 38 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 39 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 5 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 38 5 0 0 WN
May 2024 72 17 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 107 15 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 84 18 1 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 55 13 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 50 5 2 0 NK,WN

MCO–MHT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.7%) · weakest: June (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.7% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.5% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

10 of 1,506 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,506 flights

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: Manchester · fleet on-time rank #2622 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to MHT

4,363 tracked flights put the MCO to MHT pairing (Orlando to Manchester) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 62.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,142-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.7% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,506 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 72% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–MHT peaks in September at 89.7% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.5%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to MHT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to MHT ranks #2750 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 MHT?
Flights from Orlando to Manchester have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 4,363 flights. The average delay is 62.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to MHT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,506 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to MHT?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Manchester (MHT) is approximately 1,142 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to MHT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using MCO–MHT data

MCO–MHT is mid-pack at 81.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and MHT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.7% on-time) beats June (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.3% 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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