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Route · MCO → PVD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Providence

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to PVD (Orlando to Providence) ranks #1339 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
71 min
Delay when late
8,969
Flights
#1339 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 58%

Distance

1,072 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 156 48 1 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 151 42 1 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 128 34 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 92 14 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 125 52 0 0 WN,B6
Jul 2025 127 41 0 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 122 39 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 159 50 1 2 B6,WN
Apr 2025 176 23 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 139 26 1 1 B6,WN
Feb 2025 143 27 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 131 21 1 1 B6,WN
Dec 2024 155 22 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 149 16 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 134 16 10 0 WN,B6
Sep 2024 122 12 0 1 WN,B6
Aug 2024 125 34 4 0 B6,WN
Jul 2024 96 31 0 1 B6,WN
Jun 2024 108 24 0 0 B6,WN
May 2024 155 51 1 0 B6,WN
Apr 2024 150 27 1 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 154 57 2 1 B6,WN
Feb 2024 127 33 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 121 24 1 1 B6,WN

MCO–PVD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.2%) · weakest: July (66.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.2% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~156 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.6% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

27 of 3,245 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,245 flights

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: Providence · fleet on-time rank #4189 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to PVD

The Orlando to Providence corridor (MCO to PVD) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,969 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.6 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 1,072-mile route; over the last 24 months, 27 of 3,245 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 58% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–PVD peaks in October at 82.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~156 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.6%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to PVD rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to PVD ranks #1339 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 PVD?
Flights from Orlando to Providence have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 8,969 flights. The average delay is 70.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to PVD?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 3,245 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to PVD?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Providence (PVD) is approximately 1,072 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to PVD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (58% 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–PVD data

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

  • Compare MCO and PVD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.2% on-time) beats July (66.6%) 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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