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Route · MCO → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to PHX (Orlando to Phoenix) ranks #1298 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
9,209
Flights
#1298 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 63%

Distance

1,849 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 41 0 1 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 171 24 0 2 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 145 37 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 90 20 0 2 WN,AA
Aug 2025 110 37 0 1 AA,WN,F9
Jul 2025 144 47 0 2 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 143 47 0 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 162 55 1 0 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 183 18 0 0 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 191 47 3 1 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 142 17 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 123 26 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 145 25 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 152 12 0 1 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 140 10 12 0 WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 77 18 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 89 26 3 1 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 152 56 1 1 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 145 43 0 1 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 132 39 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 152 31 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 169 63 1 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 135 31 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 128 41 0 0 AA,F9,WN

MCO–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.2%) · weakest: July (67.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.2% on-time · ~138 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~151 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.4% on-time · ~141 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

21 of 3,412 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

13 of 3,412 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs PHX

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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #4188 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to PHX

The Orlando to Phoenix corridor (MCO to PHX) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,209 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.0 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,849-mile route; over the last 24 months, 21 of 3,412 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

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

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–PHX peaks in November at 83.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~151 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.4%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to PHX ranks #1298 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Phoenix have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 9,209 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 3,412 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,849 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

MCO–PHX is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.2% on-time) beats July (67.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% 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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