Best Time to Fly MCO to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
8,202 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 78.8%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 63.3%.
November has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
1.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 78.8% | 88 min | 1.2% | 5,478 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69.8% | 63 min | 1.5% | 1,093 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67.5% | 74 min | 2.1% | 1,221 |
| Spirit Airlines | 63.3% | 65 min | 3.4% | 410 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 16,689 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.6% | 1.8% | 923 |
| 6am–7am | 91.7% | 1.4% | 1,144 |
| 7am–8am | 83.5% | 1.2% | 915 |
| 8am–9am | 84.9% | 0.8% | 1,157 |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 1.4% | 1,120 |
| 10am–11am | 86.6% | 1.7% | 868 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 1.0% | 906 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.1% | 1.1% | 1,080 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.5% | 1.4% | 956 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.3% | 1.1% | 935 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.4% | 1.3% | 1,273 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.4% | 1.9% | 1,056 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.3% | 1.5% | 984 |
| 6pm–7pm | 59.4% | 1.4% | 958 |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.2% | 1.8% | 1,235 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.1% | 2.7% | 636 |
| 9pm–10pm | 54.8% | 3.1% | 326 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.9% | 3.2% | 217 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCO to ATL
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) | 78.1% | +0.7 pts | 0.0% | 310 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.9% | -12.5 pts | 1.1% | 694 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.6% | -12.8 pts | 1.6% | 2,789 |
| All other days | 77.4% | — | 1.5% | 12,896 |
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).