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Route · MSP → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to MCO (Minneapolis to Orlando) ranks #882 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.5%
On-time
+2.5 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
12,322
Flights
#882 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 66%

Distance

1,310 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 164 48 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 140 24 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 146 20 1 1 DL
Sep 2025 120 19 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 134 42 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 153 41 1 2 DL
Jun 2025 150 51 1 0 DL
May 2025 162 31 0 3 DL
Apr 2025 216 37 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 244 63 1 0 WN,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 167 32 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Jan 2025 178 30 3 0 WN,DL,F9
Dec 2024 183 63 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 154 15 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 153 13 10 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 125 13 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 153 44 3 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 161 48 14 3 DL,WN
Jun 2024 162 48 0 0 DL,F9,WN
May 2024 186 39 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 233 38 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 271 79 7 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 205 25 0 1 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 201 44 0 1 DL,F9,WN

MSP–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.1%) · weakest: June (75.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.1%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.1% on-time · ~116 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~258 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.4% on-time · ~144 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

47 of 4,161 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 4,161 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #2549 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to MCO

12,322 tracked flights put the MSP to MCO pairing (Minneapolis to Orlando) at a 81.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,310-mile route and its 19 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,161 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 66% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–MCO peaks in September at 90.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~258 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.4%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to MCO ranks #882 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 MSP to MCO? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Orlando have a 81.5% on-time rate based on 12,322 flights. The average delay is 70.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 4,161 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,310 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–MCO data

MSP–MCO is mid-pack at 81.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MSP and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.1% on-time) beats June (75.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.5% 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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