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Route · MCO → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Rochester

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to ROC (Orlando to Rochester) ranks #3672 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,241
Flights
#3672 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Dec 2023 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 73%

Distance

1,033 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 38 15 3 1 WN,NK
Oct 2025 45 7 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 52 14 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 46 6 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 46 5 0 0 NK,WN
May 2025 60 15 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 68 8 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 71 16 0 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 67 10 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 63 13 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 40 7 1 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 36 4 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 39 5 2 0 NK,WN
Sep 2024 32 2 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 46 11 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 62 10 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 61 10 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 66 9 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 64 8 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 68 14 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 59 13 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 55 12 2 0 NK,WN
Dec 2023 61 7 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2023 60 9 0 0 NK,WN

MCO–ROC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.0%) · weakest: March (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.0% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

75.1% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,305 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,305 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

ROC - Rochester

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Rochester, NY.

ROC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs ROC

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: Rochester · fleet on-time rank #2357 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to ROC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Orlando to Rochester (MCO to ROC) running a 82% on-time rate over 2,241 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 65.1 minutes. The 1,033-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 1,305 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2023 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 73% - a 15-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–ROC peaks in September at 91.0% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 75.1%, a 15.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to ROC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to ROC ranks #3672 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 ROC? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Rochester have a 82% on-time rate based on 2,241 flights. The average delay is 65.1 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to ROC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,305 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to ROC? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 1,033 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to ROC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
ROC Airport

Rochester
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–ROC data

MCO–ROC runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MCO and ROC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.0% on-time) beats March (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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