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Route · SYR → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Syracuse to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SYR to MCO (Syracuse to Orlando) ranks #3050 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.3%
On-time
-7.7 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
3,657
Flights
#3050 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

1,053 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 31 1 0 F9,B6
Nov 2025 58 19 1 0 F9,B6
Oct 2025 69 20 0 0 B6,F9
Sep 2025 40 6 0 0 F9,B6
Aug 2025 71 18 0 0 F9,B6
Jul 2025 52 14 1 0 B6
Jun 2025 47 11 0 0 B6,F9
May 2025 66 23 0 2 B6,F9
Apr 2025 82 12 0 0 F9,B6
Mar 2025 57 10 0 0 B6,F9
Feb 2025 83 31 2 0 B6,F9
Jan 2025 77 29 0 0 B6,F9
Dec 2024 89 30 0 0 B6,F9
Nov 2024 77 7 0 0 B6,F9
Oct 2024 56 7 4 0 F9,B6
Sep 2024 49 8 1 1 B6,F9
Aug 2024 56 15 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 76 21 0 1 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 72 13 3 2 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 76 17 1 1 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 82 18 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 95 37 4 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 91 17 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jan 2024 90 23 0 0 B6,F9,WN

SYR–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (80.1%) · weakest: July (63.8%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66%

Strongest calendar month

September

80.1% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~68 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.8% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

18 of 1,683 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,683 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SYR - Syracuse

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

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

Compare SYR vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from SYR

Among 15 routes leaving SYR, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 4 stay ≥85% and 10 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing SYR options should weigh this 71.3% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4793 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SYR to MCO

On-time performance on the SYR to MCO pairing (Syracuse to Orlando) trails a chunk of the network: 71.3% of 3,657 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 86.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,053 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.1% (18 of 1,683 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SYR–MCO peaks in September at 80.1% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~68 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.8%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SYR to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SYR to MCO ranks #3050 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 SYR to MCO? ▼
Flights from Syracuse to Orlando have a 71.3% on-time rate based on 3,657 flights. The average delay is 86.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SYR to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 1,683 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SYR to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 1,053 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SYR to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SYR Airport

Syracuse
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 SYR–MCO data

SYR–MCO sits 7.7 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare SYR and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SYR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (80.1% on-time) beats July (63.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.3% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.