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Route · MCO → MKE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Milwaukee

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to MKE (Orlando to Milwaukee) ranks #1353 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.3%
On-time
-1.7 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
8,914
Flights
#1353 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 57%

Distance

1,066 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 133 42 4 1 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 108 20 2 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 104 26 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 77 18 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 102 44 0 2 WN,NK
Jul 2025 104 37 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 106 32 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 125 37 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 143 22 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 198 39 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 130 18 1 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 130 17 0 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 122 25 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 125 13 0 2 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 120 18 9 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 93 14 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 124 31 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 104 29 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 105 32 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 126 40 0 1 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 162 31 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 246 83 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 165 35 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 157 46 5 0 F9,NK,WN

MCO–MKE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.6%) · weakest: July (67.1%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.6% on-time · ~121 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~185 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.1% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

29 of 3,109 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,109 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

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

MKE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs MKE

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: Milwaukee · fleet on-time rank #4026 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to MKE

The Orlando to Milwaukee corridor (MCO to MKE) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,914 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.0 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 1,066-mile route; over the last 24 months, 29 of 3,109 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 57% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–MKE peaks in November at 83.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~185 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.1%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to MKE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to MKE ranks #1353 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 MKE? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Milwaukee have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 8,914 flights. The average delay is 66.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to MKE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 3,109 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to MKE? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Milwaukee (MKE) is approximately 1,066 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to MKE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
MKE Airport

Milwaukee
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–MKE data

MCO–MKE is mid-pack at 77.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and MKE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.6% on-time) beats July (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.3% 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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