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Route · ROC → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Rochester to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ROC to MCO (Rochester to Orlando) ranks #3671 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.8%
On-time
-3.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,243
Flights
#3671 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Apr 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 58%

Distance

1,033 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 38 16 3 0 WN,NK
Oct 2025 45 9 0 1 WN,NK
Aug 2025 52 18 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 46 9 0 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 46 12 0 0 NK,WN
May 2025 60 24 1 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 68 6 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 71 8 1 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 67 21 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 62 12 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 40 20 1 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 36 2 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 39 6 2 0 NK,WN
Sep 2024 32 5 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 46 14 1 1 NK,WN
Jul 2024 62 12 2 2 NK,WN
Jun 2024 61 12 0 1 NK,WN
May 2024 66 14 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 64 6 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 68 19 0 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 59 19 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 55 23 1 1 NK,WN
Dec 2023 61 10 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2023 60 13 0 0 NK,WN

ROC–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.0%) · weakest: December (64.2%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 64.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.0% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

64.2% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

14 of 1,304 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,304 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

ROC - Rochester

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Rochester, NY.

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

Compare ROC vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ROC departures

From ROC, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4350 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ROC to MCO

The Rochester to Orlando corridor (ROC to MCO) posts a 75.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,243 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.0 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,033-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 1,304 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 58% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ROC–MCO peaks in September at 91.0% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 64.2%, a 26.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ROC to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ROC to MCO ranks #3671 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 ROC to MCO? ▼
Flights from Rochester to Orlando have a 75.8% on-time rate based on 2,243 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROC to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,304 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROC to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Rochester (ROC) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,033 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROC to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ROC Airport

Rochester
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 ROC–MCO data

ROC–MCO is mid-pack at 75.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ROC and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ROC airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.0% on-time) beats December (64.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.8% 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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