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Route · MDW → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MDW to MCO (Chicago to Orlando) ranks #496 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
16,898
Flights
#496 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

MDW–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.9%) · weakest: July (67.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.9% on-time · ~238 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~274 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.1% on-time · ~257 flights/mo

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.

MDW on-time profile

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MDW vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MDW departures

From MDW, this corridor sits with 51 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 69 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 18 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3922 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, MDW–MCO peaks in November at 84.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~274 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.1%, a 17.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MDW to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MDW to MCO ranks #496 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 MDW to MCO? ▼
Flights from Chicago to Orlando have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 16,898 flights. The average delay is 63.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (98 of 5,687 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MDW to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 990 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MDW to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MDW Airport

Chicago
MCO Airport

Orlando
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 MDW–MCO data

MDW–MCO is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MDW and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MDW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.9% on-time) beats July (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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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