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Route · MCO → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Philadelphia

The MCO–PHL corridor (Orlando, FL → Philadelphia, PA) runs behind the national average, served by 20 carriers across roughly 861 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.8%
On-time
-4.2 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
32,254
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

861 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 447 150 8 0 WN,F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 407 90 9 0 F9,NK,AA,WN
Oct 2025 457 127 1 0 AA,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 401 71 1 0 WN,NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 455 136 1 0 AA,WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 428 161 18 1 AA,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 418 123 10 1 AA,NK,WN,F9
May 2025 499 164 5 1 AA,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 546 123 3 1 F9,NK,WN,AA
Mar 2025 514 109 7 1 AA,NK,WN,F9
Feb 2025 423 74 9 0 AA,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 436 82 4 1 AA,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 468 108 0 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 457 62 1 0 NK,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 449 53 34 0 WN,NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 407 111 2 0 WN,NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 460 177 29 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 438 170 12 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 425 130 11 2 AA,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 447 142 1 2 AA,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 473 95 9 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 530 171 6 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 482 120 0 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 531 161 8 0 AA,F9,NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

189 of 10,998 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

13 of 10,998 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to PHL

On-time performance on the MCO to PHL pairing (Orlando to Philadelphia) trails a chunk of the network: 74.8% of 32,254 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 83.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 861 miles across 20 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.7% (189 of 10,998 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to PHL?
Flights from Orlando to Philadelphia have a 74.8% on-time rate based on 32,254 flights. The average delay is 83.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to PHL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (189 of 10,998 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to PHL?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 861 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to PHL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% 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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