Best Time to Fly IND to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,435 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 85.0% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 73.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and June the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
IND to MCO on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 85.0% | 87 min | 2.1% | 383 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79.2% | 60 min | 1.0% | 1,653 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73.1% | 119 min | 1.9% | 371 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,761 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.0% | 1.4% | 709 |
| 6am–7am | 95.7% | 2.8% | 144 |
| 7am–8am | 92.7% | 0.8% | 248 |
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 0.0% | 168 |
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 1.3% | 383 |
| 10am–11am | 91.2% | 2.8% | 327 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.6% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.3% | 0.7% | 286 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 220 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.7% | 2.8% | 176 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.5% | 0.8% | 244 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.7% | 0.4% | 233 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.7% | 2.0% | 298 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.9% | 2.2% | 314 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.1% | 2.4% | 337 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.4% | 0.4% | 256 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.5% | 2.0% | 244 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.6% | 2.9% | 35 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND to MCO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 85.4% | +2.0 pts | 0.0% | 96 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -9.3 pts | 2.1% | 234 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | -8.9 pts | 1.1% | 736 |
| All other days | 83.4% | — | 1.5% | 3,695 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).