Route · MDW → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data
Chicago to Orlando
The MDW–MCO corridor (Chicago, IL → Orlando, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 990 miles.
Data updated 2026-06-13
- 77.7%
- On-time
- -1.3 pts
- vs US avg
- 63 min
- Delay when late
- 16,898
- Flights
Cancelled
1.7%
Best Month
Oct 2024 93%
Worst Month
Jul 2024 60%
Distance
990 mi
Carriers
3
Monthly Performance
Recent 24 months of route data.
| Period | Flights | Delayed | Cancelled | Diverted | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 241 | 60 | 0 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Nov 2025 | 234 | 34 | 15 | 0 | F9,WN |
| Oct 2025 | 246 | 43 | 2 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Sep 2025 | 213 | 28 | 0 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Aug 2025 | 227 | 62 | 1 | 7 | WN,F9 |
| Jul 2025 | 259 | 72 | 6 | 3 | WN,F9 |
| Jun 2025 | 249 | 73 | 2 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| May 2025 | 211 | 51 | 2 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Apr 2025 | 221 | 36 | 3 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Mar 2025 | 271 | 53 | 5 | 2 | WN,F9 |
| Feb 2025 | 200 | 31 | 1 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Jan 2025 | 211 | 29 | 1 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Dec 2024 | 231 | 48 | 0 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Nov 2024 | 222 | 21 | 0 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Oct 2024 | 240 | 17 | 17 | 0 | WN,F9 |
| Sep 2024 | 214 | 33 | 0 | 1 | WN,F9 |
| Aug 2024 | 231 | 61 | 6 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Jul 2024 | 262 | 105 | 4 | 1 | F9,WN |
| Jun 2024 | 252 | 76 | 0 | 2 | F9,WN |
| May 2024 | 242 | 79 | 1 | 3 | F9,WN |
| Apr 2024 | 259 | 43 | 5 | 0 | F9,WN |
| Mar 2024 | 294 | 89 | 8 | 2 | F9,WN |
| Feb 2024 | 215 | 23 | 0 | 0 | F9,WN |
| Jan 2024 | 242 | 68 | 19 | 1 | F9,WN |
Cancellation Rate
1.7%
98 of 5,687 flights
Diversion Rate
0.5%
29 of 5,687 flights
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
MDW - Chicago
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.
Origin airport →MCO - Orlando
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.
Destination airport →Compare the two airports
See MDW and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.
Open comparison tool →Similar routes
Other BTS-tracked routes with comparable performance or trip length to MDW–MCO.
Routes with a similar on-time rate
Routes of a similar trip length
What the Data Says About MDW to MCO
The Chicago to Orlando corridor (MDW to MCO) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 16,898 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.4 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 990-mile route; over the last 24 months, 98 of 5,687 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.5% diverted.
The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are flights delayed from MDW to MCO? ▼
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to MCO? ▼
How far is the flight from MDW to MCO? ▼
When is the best time to fly from MDW to MCO? ▼
Flight Guides
Tips and data-driven advice for choosing reliable routes.
Explore PlainFlights
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.
Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.