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Route · MHT → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Manchester to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MHT to MCO (Manchester to Orlando) ranks #2740 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
4,376
Flights
#2740 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Apr 2024 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 59%

Distance

1,142 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 66 21 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 64 10 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 83 11 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 64 11 0 1 WN,B6
Aug 2025 68 22 1 2 WN,B6
Jul 2025 70 29 1 0 B6,WN
Jun 2025 72 23 0 1 B6,WN
May 2025 97 29 0 3 B6,WN
Apr 2025 94 16 0 1 WN,B6
Mar 2025 87 22 1 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 70 14 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 43 8 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 35 4 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 34 1 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 4 2 0 WN
Sep 2024 38 3 0 2 WN
Aug 2024 39 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 38 8 0 0 WN
May 2024 72 16 2 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 107 14 2 1 NK,WN
Mar 2024 86 30 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 63 17 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 58 16 2 0 NK,WN

MHT–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.0%) · weakest: July (68.5%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.0% on-time · ~65 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~83 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.5% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

14 of 1,522 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

11 of 1,522 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MHT departures

From MHT, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 8 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3899 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MHT to MCO

The Manchester to Orlando corridor (MHT to MCO) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,376 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.5 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,142-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 1,522 flights were cancelled (0.9%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 59% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MHT–MCO peaks in October at 83.0% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~83 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.5%, a 14.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MHT to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MHT to MCO ranks #2740 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 MHT to MCO?
Flights from Manchester to Orlando have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 4,376 flights. The average delay is 67.5 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MHT to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,522 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MHT to MCO?
The flight distance from Manchester (MHT) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,142 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MHT to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (59% 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 MHT–MCO data

MHT–MCO is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MHT and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MHT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.0% on-time) beats July (68.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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