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Route · SDF → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Louisville to Orlando

The SDF–MCO corridor (Louisville, KY → Orlando, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 719 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
4,859
Flights

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Sep 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 69%

Distance

719 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 74 22 0 0 YX,WN
Nov 2025 65 8 5 0 WN
Oct 2025 95 14 1 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 62 2 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 51 6 0 1 WN,NK
Jul 2025 80 19 0 0 WN,NK
Jun 2025 85 21 1 0 WN,NK
May 2025 83 14 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2025 89 13 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 87 16 1 0 NK,WN
Feb 2025 72 9 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 59 5 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 46 4 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 54 5 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 79 10 6 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 50 8 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 54 10 2 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 96 25 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 94 19 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 99 17 0 1 NK,WN
Apr 2024 101 14 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 107 32 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 79 9 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 84 26 0 1 WN,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

19 of 1,845 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,845 flights

What the Data Says About SDF to MCO

4,859 tracked flights put the SDF to MCO pairing (Louisville to Orlando) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.7 minutes on average. Across the 719-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,845 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 69% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SDF to MCO?
Flights from Louisville to Orlando have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 4,859 flights. The average delay is 78.7 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SDF to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,845 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SDF to MCO?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 719 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SDF to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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