Best Time to Fly MCO to SYR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Syracuse Hancock International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
701 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse (SYR) in the last 12 months, and 79.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.6%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 69.2%.
June has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to SYR 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 | 80.6% | 59 min | 1.0% | 605 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69.2% | 62 min | 2.1% | 96 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to SYR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,493 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.8% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 6am–7am | 94.7% | 1.5% | 133 |
| 7am–8am | 94.4% | 0.5% | 200 |
| 8am–9am | 91.0% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 9am–10am | 85.3% | 0.0% | 68 |
| 10am–11am | 73.9% | 2.8% | 71 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.6% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 1pm–2pm | 54.3% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.4% | 1.5% | 202 |
| 3pm–4pm | 53.7% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.0% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.8% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.4% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.3% | 0.0% | 68 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 10 | |
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 SYR
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) | 66.7% | -13.5 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.5% | -18.6 pts | 2.5% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.4% | +1.3 pts | 1.0% | 196 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 0.8% | 1,187 |
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).