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Route · PDX → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PDX to MCO (Portland to Orlando) ranks #3753 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
2,123
Flights
#3753 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

May 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 79%

Distance

2,534 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 44 8 0 0 AS
Nov 2025 37 9 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 31 4 0 0 AS
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 31 15 1 0 AS
Jul 2025 31 15 1 2 AS
Jun 2025 30 11 0 0 AS
May 2025 31 9 0 1 AS
Apr 2025 30 6 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 31 3 0 0 AS
Jan 2025 35 5 0 0 AS
Dec 2024 53 11 0 0 AS
Nov 2024 37 7 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 3 2 1 AS
Sep 2024 30 5 1 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 8 1 0 AS
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 42 5 0 1 AS
May 2024 55 6 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 53 8 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 56 10 0 1 AS
Feb 2024 45 6 0 0 AS
Jan 2024 50 15 6 0 AS
Dec 2023 59 9 0 0 AS

PDX–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.6%) · weakest: August (67.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.6% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

67.1% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

12 of 934 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

6 of 934 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PDX - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, OR.

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

Compare PDX vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PDX departures

From PDX, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 44 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (26 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3313 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PDX to MCO

2,123 tracked flights put the PDX to MCO pairing (Portland to Orlando) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 56.7 minutes on average. Across the 2,534-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (934 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: May 2024 was the strongest month at 89% on-time versus Dec 2024 at 79%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PDX–MCO peaks in October at 91.6% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 67.1%, a 24.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PDX to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PDX to MCO ranks #3753 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 PDX to MCO? ▼
Flights from Portland to Orlando have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 2,123 flights. The average delay is 56.7 minutes. The best recent month was May 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 934 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 2,534 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PDX Airport

Portland
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 PDX–MCO data

PDX–MCO is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PDX and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PDX airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.6% on-time) beats August (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% 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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