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Route · PSE → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Ponce to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PSE to MCO (Ponce to Orlando) ranks #3381 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.4%
On-time
-4.6 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
2,804
Flights
#3381 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Jun 2025 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 69%

Distance

1,179 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 70 10 1 0 F9,B6
Nov 2025 56 5 0 0 F9,B6
Oct 2025 42 1 0 0 B6,F9
Sep 2025 46 0 0 0 F9,B6
Aug 2025 51 3 0 0 F9,B6
Jul 2025 57 4 0 0 B6,F9
Jun 2025 55 1 0 0 B6,F9
May 2025 50 7 0 0 B6,F9
Apr 2025 45 2 0 0 F9,B6
Mar 2025 44 9 0 0 B6,F9
Feb 2025 31 1 0 1 B6,F9
Jan 2025 39 6 0 0 B6,F9
Dec 2024 66 12 0 0 B6,F9
Nov 2024 32 2 0 0 B6,F9
Oct 2024 38 3 4 0 F9,B6
Sep 2024 39 0 0 0 B6,F9
Aug 2024 48 18 3 0 B6,F9
Jul 2024 61 17 1 0 B6,F9
Jun 2024 51 16 0 0 B6,F9
May 2024 62 19 1 0 B6,F9
Apr 2024 84 13 1 1 B6,F9
Mar 2024 82 16 1 0 B6,F9
Feb 2024 56 13 1 0 B6,F9
Jan 2024 61 14 0 0 B6,F9

PSE–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (85.6%) · weakest: May (63.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

85.6% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~65 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

63.6% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

13 of 1,266 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,266 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from PSE

Among 2 routes leaving PSE, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 1 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing PSE options should weigh this 74.4% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4561 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PSE to MCO

On-time performance on the PSE to MCO pairing (Ponce to Orlando) trails a chunk of the network: 74.4% of 2,804 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 72.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,179 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.0% (13 of 1,266 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 69% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PSE–MCO peaks in September at 85.6% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~65 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 63.6%, a 22.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PSE to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PSE to MCO ranks #3381 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 PSE to MCO?
Flights from Ponce to Orlando have a 74.4% on-time rate based on 2,804 flights. The average delay is 72.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PSE to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,266 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PSE to MCO?
The flight distance from Ponce (PSE) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,179 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PSE to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using PSE–MCO data

PSE–MCO sits 4.6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare PSE and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PSE airport
  • If your dates flex, September (85.6% on-time) beats May (63.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.4% 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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