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Route · PHL → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to MCO (Philadelphia to Orlando) ranks #94 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
32,240
Flights
#94 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 61%

Distance

861 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 449 165 8 0 WN,F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 409 115 11 0 F9,NK,AA,WN
Oct 2025 457 109 3 1 AA,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 403 79 1 0 WN,NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 454 162 1 5 AA,WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 427 166 16 3 AA,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 419 153 13 2 AA,NK,WN,F9
May 2025 498 187 6 10 AA,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 547 105 2 2 F9,NK,WN,AA
Mar 2025 513 98 6 0 AA,NK,WN,F9
Feb 2025 421 103 10 1 AA,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 435 132 5 0 AA,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 472 107 2 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 457 55 3 0 NK,WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 450 66 33 0 WN,NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 408 85 1 1 WN,NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 461 161 25 2 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 438 166 10 3 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 425 118 15 2 AA,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 446 123 2 4 AA,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 474 93 6 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 531 147 7 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 484 106 0 0 AA,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 528 172 8 1 AA,F9,NK,WN

PHL–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.0%) · weakest: July (67.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.0% on-time · ~461 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~491 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.2% on-time · ~440 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

194 of 11,006 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

37 of 11,006 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

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

Compare PHL vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4233 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to MCO

The Philadelphia to Orlando corridor (PHL to MCO) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 32,240 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.6 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 861-mile route; over the last 24 months, 194 of 11,006 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–MCO peaks in October at 84.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~491 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.2%, a 16.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to MCO ranks #94 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 PHL to MCO? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Orlando have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 32,240 flights. The average delay is 82.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (194 of 11,006 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 861 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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 PHL–MCO data

PHL–MCO is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHL and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.0% on-time) beats July (67.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% 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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