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Route · PVD → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to MCO (Providence to Orlando) ranks #1344 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.7%
On-time
-1.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
8,951
Flights
#1344 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

1,072 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 156 55 1 0 WN,B6
Nov 2025 151 31 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 128 25 1 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 92 13 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 124 23 0 1 WN,B6
Jul 2025 127 47 1 2 B6,WN
Jun 2025 123 29 0 2 B6,WN
May 2025 159 41 0 1 B6,WN
Apr 2025 176 23 0 1 WN,B6
Mar 2025 139 23 2 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 143 35 2 0 B6,WN
Jan 2025 131 37 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 155 34 0 1 B6,WN
Nov 2024 149 8 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 133 7 11 1 WN,B6
Sep 2024 122 16 1 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 125 42 3 1 B6,WN
Jul 2024 96 37 0 2 B6,WN
Jun 2024 109 23 0 1 B6,WN
May 2024 155 37 0 1 B6,WN
Apr 2024 149 24 1 0 B6,WN
Mar 2024 154 39 5 0 B6,WN
Feb 2024 126 25 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 122 31 3 0 B6,WN

PVD–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.4%) · weakest: July (65.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.4% on-time · ~131 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~156 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.5% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

32 of 3,244 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

14 of 3,244 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

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

Compare PVD vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3931 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to MCO

The Providence to Orlando corridor (PVD to MCO) posts a 77.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,951 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.3 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 1,072-mile route; over the last 24 months, 32 of 3,244 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–MCO peaks in November at 84.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~156 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.5%, a 18.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to MCO ranks #1344 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 PVD to MCO? ▼
Flights from Providence to Orlando have a 77.7% on-time rate based on 8,951 flights. The average delay is 74.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 3,244 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,072 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
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 PVD–MCO data

PVD–MCO is mid-pack at 77.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PVD and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.4% on-time) beats July (65.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.7% 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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