Best Time to Fly MCO to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,452 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 70.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, JetBlue led with 71.0% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 70.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and March the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
MCO to FLL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 71.0% | 76 min | 0.7% | 150 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.9% | 62 min | 1.8% | 676 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70.0% | 54 min | 1.0% | 626 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,563 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.5% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 6am–7am | 92.8% | 1.9% | 478 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | 84.8% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 9am–10am | 78.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 10am–11am | 78.7% | 0.9% | 327 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.4% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 4pm–5pm | 92.9% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.5% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 6pm–7pm | 59.7% | 0.0% | 249 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.5% | 1.5% | 271 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.1% | 1.7% | 591 |
| 9pm–10pm | 55.4% | 0.9% | 226 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 24 | |
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 FLL
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) | 78.3% | +1.4 pts | 0.0% | 46 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.4% | -13.5 pts | 2.6% | 115 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -11.1 pts | 1.3% | 395 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 1.1% | 2,007 |
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).