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Route · MCO → SYR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Syracuse

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to SYR (Orlando to Syracuse) ranks #3048 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73%
On-time
-6 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
3,658
Flights
#3048 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Aug 2025 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 63%

Distance

1,053 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 19 2 0 F9,B6
Nov 2025 58 17 0 1 F9,B6
Oct 2025 68 14 0 0 B6,F9
Sep 2025 42 7 0 0 F9,B6
Aug 2025 71 8 0 0 F9,B6
Jul 2025 52 6 0 0 B6
Jun 2025 46 7 0 0 B6,F9
May 2025 66 19 0 0 B6,F9
Apr 2025 82 10 0 0 F9,B6
Mar 2025 57 16 0 0 B6,F9
Feb 2025 84 14 2 0 B6,F9
Jan 2025 77 16 0 0 B6,F9
Dec 2024 89 20 0 0 B6,F9
Nov 2024 77 12 0 0 B6,F9
Oct 2024 57 14 4 0 F9,B6
Sep 2024 49 9 0 0 B6,F9
Aug 2024 56 21 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 76 23 2 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 72 22 0 0 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 76 18 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 83 20 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 95 26 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 91 20 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 90 15 0 1 B6,F9,WN

MCO–SYR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (82.8%) · weakest: July (60.7%)

55%60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

82.8% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~68 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

60.7% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

12 of 1,686 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,686 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% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4683 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to SYR

On-time performance on the MCO to SYR pairing (Orlando to Syracuse) trails a chunk of the network: 73% of 3,658 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 80.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,053 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.7% (12 of 1,686 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 63% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–SYR peaks in September at 82.8% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~68 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 60.7%, a 22.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to SYR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to SYR ranks #3048 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 SYR?
Flights from Orlando to Syracuse have a 73% on-time rate based on 3,658 flights. The average delay is 80.3 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to SYR?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,686 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to SYR?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse (SYR) is approximately 1,053 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to SYR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (63% 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–SYR data

MCO–SYR sits 6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MCO and SYR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, September (82.8% on-time) beats July (60.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73% 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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