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Route · MEM → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to MCO (Memphis to Orlando) ranks #2928 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
3,917
Flights
#2928 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 67%

Distance

684 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 11 2 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 56 7 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 92 21 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 67 9 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 60 19 0 1 WN,NK
Jul 2025 81 27 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 69 17 0 1 NK,WN
May 2025 67 12 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 52 5 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 78 15 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2025 48 4 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 65 6 2 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 58 11 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 61 9 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 71 3 6 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 39 3 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 49 6 2 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 75 18 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 87 17 0 2 NK,WN
May 2024 81 15 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 60 6 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 99 27 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 69 11 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 74 17 1 0 F9,NK,WN

MEM–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.2%) · weakest: July (67.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.2% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.6% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

20 of 1,631 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,631 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MEM departures

From MEM, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 22 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3271 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MEM to MCO

3,917 tracked flights put the MEM to MCO pairing (Memphis to Orlando) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.7 minutes on average. Across the 684-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,631 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–MCO peaks in February at 87.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.6%, a 19.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to MCO ranks #2928 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 MEM to MCO?
Flights from Memphis to Orlando have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 3,917 flights. The average delay is 77.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,631 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to MCO?
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 684 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (67% 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 MEM–MCO data

MEM–MCO is mid-pack at 79.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MEM and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.2% on-time) beats July (67.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.7% 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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