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Route · MCO → SJU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to San Juan

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to SJU (Orlando to San Juan) ranks #70 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.1%
On-time
-4.9 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
35,205
Flights
#70 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 66%

Distance

1,189 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 535 164 3 0 B6,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 489 103 5 0 F9,NK,B6,WN
Oct 2025 446 101 2 0 B6,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 425 74 0 0 WN,NK,F9,B6
Aug 2025 525 179 2 1 WN,F9,NK,B6
Jul 2025 623 184 3 0 B6,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 587 155 1 1 B6,WN,F9,NK
May 2025 524 116 1 0 B6,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 474 78 3 0 F9,NK,WN,B6
Mar 2025 571 102 5 2 B6,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 456 81 2 0 B6,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 527 111 3 6 B6,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 604 123 0 1 B6,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 528 63 1 1 B6,NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 486 57 42 1 WN,NK,F9,B6
Sep 2024 406 60 0 0 WN,NK,B6,F9
Aug 2024 506 124 5 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 624 184 5 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 599 172 1 3 B6,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 558 141 2 2 B6,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 515 106 3 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 533 159 5 1 B6,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 429 94 3 1 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 520 153 2 1 B6,F9,NK,WN

MCO–SJU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (81.0%) · weakest: July (66.4%)

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

Strongest calendar month

October

81.0% on-time · ~450 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~583 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.4% on-time · ~583 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

99 of 12,490 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

21 of 12,490 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 74.1% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4594 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to SJU

On-time performance on the MCO to SJU pairing (Orlando to San Juan) trails a chunk of the network: 74.1% of 35,205 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 69.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,189 miles across 15 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.8% (99 of 12,490 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 66% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–SJU peaks in October at 81.0% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~583 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.4%, a 14.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to SJU rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to SJU ranks #70 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 SJU?
Flights from Orlando to San Juan have a 74.1% on-time rate based on 35,205 flights. The average delay is 69.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to SJU?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (99 of 12,490 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to SJU?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to San Juan (SJU) is approximately 1,189 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to SJU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (66% 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–SJU data

MCO–SJU sits 4.9 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MCO and SJU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (81.0% on-time) beats July (66.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.1% 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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