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Route · MCO → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to PIT (Orlando to Pittsburgh) ranks #905 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
11,934
Flights
#905 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

834 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 51 0 0 YX,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 168 28 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 187 37 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 150 16 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 167 54 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 168 52 0 0 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 169 60 0 0 NK,WN,F9
May 2025 176 48 0 0 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 207 42 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 232 51 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Feb 2025 182 28 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 163 23 1 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 160 34 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 165 22 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 193 25 13 1 WN,NK
Sep 2024 151 22 1 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 168 56 4 1 NK,WN
Jul 2024 191 76 4 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 211 74 2 1 NK,WN
May 2024 220 81 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2024 219 51 3 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 245 78 7 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 220 47 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 229 58 2 1 F9,NK,WN

MCO–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (82.6%) · weakest: July (63.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

82.6% on-time · ~169 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~198 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.7% on-time · ~166 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

42 of 4,526 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 4,526 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

PIT - Pittsburgh

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Pittsburgh, PA.

PIT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs PIT

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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #4289 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to PIT

The Orlando to Pittsburgh corridor (MCO to PIT) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,934 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.9 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 834-mile route; over the last 24 months, 42 of 4,526 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–PIT peaks in November at 82.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~198 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.7%, a 18.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to PIT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to PIT ranks #905 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 PIT? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Pittsburgh have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 11,934 flights. The average delay is 65.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to PIT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 4,526 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to PIT? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 834 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to PIT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
PIT Airport

Pittsburgh
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–PIT data

MCO–PIT is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (82.6% on-time) beats July (63.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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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