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Route · MCO → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Phoenix

The MCO–PHX corridor (Orlando, FL → Phoenix, AZ) runs behind the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 1,849 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
9,209
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

21 of 3,412 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

13 of 3,412 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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