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Route · MCO → PSE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Ponce

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to PSE (Orlando to Ponce) ranks #3380 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.1%
On-time
-5.9 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
2,805
Flights
#3380 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Aug 2025 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

1,179 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 71 25 0 0 F9,B6
Nov 2025 56 9 0 0 F9,B6
Oct 2025 42 13 0 0 B6,F9
Sep 2025 46 9 0 0 F9,B6
Aug 2025 51 1 0 0 F9,B6
Jul 2025 57 3 0 0 B6,F9
Jun 2025 54 9 0 0 B6,F9
May 2025 50 14 0 0 B6,F9
Apr 2025 45 8 0 0 F9,B6
Mar 2025 44 12 0 0 B6,F9
Feb 2025 31 2 0 0 B6,F9
Jan 2025 39 12 0 0 B6,F9
Dec 2024 66 18 0 0 B6,F9
Nov 2024 32 2 0 0 B6,F9
Oct 2024 38 8 4 0 F9,B6
Sep 2024 40 9 0 0 B6,F9
Aug 2024 48 20 3 0 B6,F9
Jul 2024 62 22 1 1 B6,F9
Jun 2024 50 15 0 0 B6,F9
May 2024 62 20 1 0 B6,F9
Apr 2024 84 13 1 0 B6,F9
Mar 2024 82 15 1 0 B6,F9
Feb 2024 56 8 0 1 B6,F9
Jan 2024 61 8 0 0 B6,F9

MCO–PSE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.0%) · weakest: May (60.1%)

55%60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.0% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~66 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

60.1% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

11 of 1,267 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,267 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MCO

Among 71 routes leaving MCO, only 26 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 45 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MCO options should weigh this 73.1% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4676 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to PSE

On-time performance on the MCO to PSE pairing (Orlando to Ponce) trails a chunk of the network: 73.1% of 2,805 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 70.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,179 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.9% (11 of 1,267 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–PSE peaks in February at 82.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~66 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 60.1%, a 21.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to PSE rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to PSE ranks #3380 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 PSE?
Flights from Orlando to Ponce have a 73.1% on-time rate based on 2,805 flights. The average delay is 70.9 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to PSE?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,267 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to PSE?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Ponce (PSE) is approximately 1,179 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to PSE?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using MCO–PSE data

MCO–PSE sits 5.9 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MCO and PSE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.0% on-time) beats May (60.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.1% 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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