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Route · MCO → SAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to San Diego

The MCO–SAN corridor (Orlando, FL → San Diego, CA) runs behind the national average, served by 8 carriers across roughly 2,149 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.4%
On-time
-6.6 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
2,821
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Apr 2025 88%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 60%

Distance

2,149 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 86 17 0 0 WN,AS
Nov 2025 68 17 1 0 AS,WN
Oct 2025 61 23 0 0 AS,WN
Sep 2025 51 17 0 2 WN,AS
Aug 2025 73 24 2 0 WN,AS
Jul 2025 93 27 0 0 AS,WN
Jun 2025 88 21 1 0 AS,WN
May 2025 85 22 0 0 AS,WN
Apr 2025 75 9 0 0 WN,AS
Mar 2025 62 18 0 0 AS
Feb 2025 56 9 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 62 17 0 0 AS
Dec 2024 54 18 0 1 AS
Nov 2024 38 13 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 8 2 1 AS
Aug 2024 50 17 2 0 AS
Jul 2024 62 22 1 0 AS
Jun 2024 55 17 0 0 AS
May 2024 40 9 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 45 12 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 62 25 0 0 AS
Feb 2024 58 11 0 0 AS
Jan 2024 61 11 21 0 AS
Dec 2023 55 7 0 0 AS

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

30 of 1,471 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,471 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to SAN

On-time performance on the MCO to SAN pairing (Orlando to San Diego) trails a chunk of the network: 72.4% of 2,821 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 65.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 2,149 miles across 8 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.0% (30 of 1,471 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 60% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to SAN?
Flights from Orlando to San Diego have a 72.4% on-time rate based on 2,821 flights. The average delay is 65.8 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to SAN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 1,471 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to SAN?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN) is approximately 2,149 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to SAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (60% 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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