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Route · MCO → MSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Minneapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to MSP (Orlando to Minneapolis) ranks #881 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.5%
On-time
+3.5 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
12,327
Flights
#881 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 63%

Distance

1,310 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 166 41 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 140 26 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 146 16 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 120 11 0 1 DL
Aug 2025 134 39 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 153 56 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 150 50 1 0 DL
May 2025 162 39 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 217 28 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 244 49 2 1 WN,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 167 22 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Jan 2025 177 27 3 0 WN,DL,F9
Dec 2024 184 39 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 153 15 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 152 10 11 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 126 15 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 153 45 2 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 161 53 12 1 DL,WN
Jun 2024 162 49 0 0 DL,F9,WN
May 2024 186 51 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 233 45 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 271 66 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 205 28 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 201 20 1 0 DL,F9,WN

MCO–MSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.7%) · weakest: June (72.6%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.7% on-time · ~116 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~258 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.6% on-time · ~144 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

42 of 4,163 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 4,163 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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs MSP

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: Minneapolis · fleet on-time rank #2151 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to MSP

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Orlando to Minneapolis (MCO to MSP) running a 82.5% on-time rate over 12,327 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 83.4 minutes. The 1,310-mile corridor is served by 19 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 4,163 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–MSP peaks in September at 89.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~258 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.6%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to MSP rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to MSP ranks #881 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 MSP? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Minneapolis have a 82.5% on-time rate based on 12,327 flights. The average delay is 83.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to MSP? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 4,163 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to MSP? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis (MSP) is approximately 1,310 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to MSP? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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–MSP data

MCO–MSP runs 3.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MCO and MSP 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 (72.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.5% 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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