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Route · PHX → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to MCO (Phoenix to Orlando) ranks #1304 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
9,190
Flights
#1304 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 66%

Distance

1,849 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 185 43 0 1 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 171 36 2 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 145 31 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 92 10 1 1 WN,AA
Aug 2025 109 26 0 3 AA,WN,F9
Jul 2025 145 39 0 3 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 143 28 0 3 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 163 29 0 2 AA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 181 38 0 0 F9,WN,AA
Mar 2025 181 40 4 1 AA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 142 29 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 123 14 0 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 147 29 0 1 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 152 27 0 0 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 140 16 12 1 WN,F9,AA
Sep 2024 76 11 0 1 WN,AA
Aug 2024 88 23 2 1 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 153 38 3 1 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 147 40 0 2 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 137 28 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 154 26 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Mar 2024 168 57 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Feb 2024 134 18 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Jan 2024 128 39 0 0 AA,F9,WN

PHX–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.6%) · weakest: July (68.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.6% on-time · ~119 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~151 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.6% on-time · ~142 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

24 of 3,404 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

21 of 3,404 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

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

Compare PHX vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3977 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to MCO

The Phoenix to Orlando corridor (PHX to MCO) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,190 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.3 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,849-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 3,404 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 66% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–MCO peaks in October at 84.6% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~151 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.6%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to MCO ranks #1304 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 PHX to MCO? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Orlando have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 9,190 flights. The average delay is 65.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 3,404 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,849 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–MCO data

PHX–MCO is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.6% on-time) beats July (68.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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