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Route · MIA → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to MCO (Miami to Orlando) ranks #336 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
19,927
Flights
#336 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 53%

Distance

192 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 331 65 1 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 318 54 10 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 356 81 0 0 AA,WN,YX
Sep 2025 347 74 1 0 WN,YX,AA
Aug 2025 357 133 2 1 AA,WN,YX
Jul 2025 309 146 4 2 AA,YX
Jun 2025 301 91 4 0 AA,YX,NK
May 2025 314 114 3 2 AA,YX
Apr 2025 329 86 3 0 YX,AA
Mar 2025 341 87 8 0 AA,YX
Feb 2025 302 76 2 1 AA,YX
Jan 2025 325 68 2 0 AA,YX,DL,NK
Dec 2024 302 75 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 297 44 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 318 37 21 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 273 56 2 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 314 128 14 2 AA,DL,NK
Jul 2024 341 129 10 2 AA,DL
Jun 2024 326 136 16 2 AA,DL
May 2024 326 118 1 0 AA,DL
Apr 2024 299 57 2 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 306 101 5 0 AA,DL
Feb 2024 302 81 1 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 341 119 4 0 AA,DL

MIA–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.1%) · weakest: July (66.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.1% on-time · ~262 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~317 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.4% on-time · ~317 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

116 of 7,675 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 7,675 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MIA - Miami

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

MIA 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 MIA and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MIA vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MIA departures

From MIA, this corridor sits with 37 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 63 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 25 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4274 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to MCO

The Miami to Orlando corridor (MIA to MCO) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 19,927 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.4 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 192-mile route; over the last 24 months, 116 of 7,675 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 53% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–MCO peaks in November at 84.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~317 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.4%, a 17.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to MCO ranks #336 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 MIA to MCO? ▼
Flights from Miami to Orlando have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 19,927 flights. The average delay is 80.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (116 of 7,675 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 192 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MIA Airport

Miami
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 MIA–MCO data

MIA–MCO is mid-pack at 76.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MIA and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.1% on-time) beats July (66.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.2% 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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