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Route · SAT → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Antonio to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SAT to MCO (San Antonio to Orlando) ranks #2414 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.7%
On-time
-0.3 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
5,195
Flights
#2414 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 64%

Distance

1,041 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 112 21 1 1 WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 104 18 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 85 22 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 67 8 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 82 22 0 1 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 128 27 2 0 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 119 32 1 0 NK,WN,F9
May 2025 91 18 1 1 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 94 11 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 92 15 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 70 7 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 91 4 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 113 20 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 106 8 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 96 14 5 0 WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 85 12 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2024 101 21 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 137 50 3 0 F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 125 34 0 2 F9,NK,WN
May 2024 100 15 3 1 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 83 13 2 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 98 30 3 1 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 62 10 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 80 19 2 0 F9,NK,WN

SAT–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (86.1%) · weakest: June (68.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

86.1% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~100 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.1% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

27 of 2,321 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,321 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SAT departures

From SAT, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (17 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #3616 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SAT to MCO

5,195 tracked flights put the SAT to MCO pairing (San Antonio to Orlando) at a 78.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,041-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,321 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 64% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SAT–MCO peaks in February at 86.1% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~100 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.1%, a 18.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SAT to MCO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SAT to MCO ranks #2414 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 SAT to MCO?
Flights from San Antonio to Orlando have a 78.7% on-time rate based on 5,195 flights. The average delay is 73.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAT to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (27 of 2,321 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAT to MCO?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,041 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAT to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (64% 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 SAT–MCO data

SAT–MCO is mid-pack at 78.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SAT and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SAT airport
  • If your dates flex, February (86.1% on-time) beats June (68.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.7% 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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