Best Time to Fly ORF to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norfolk International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
801 flights were scheduled from Norfolk (ORF) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 76.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 79.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 73.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and August the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
ORF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 79.2% | 61 min | 0.3% | 381 |
| Spirit Airlines | 75.0% | 72 min | 6.9% | 216 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73.9% | 95 min | 2.5% | 204 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORF to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,541 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 8.3% | 169 |
| 7am–8am | 100.0% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 9am–10am | 79.5% | 4.9% | 41 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.1% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.2% | 0.0% | 179 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.0% | 2.6% | 77 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.3% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.5% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.3% | 0.0% | 143 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.9% | 0.4% | 248 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.4% | 2.4% | 124 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.5% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.9% | 4.0% | 100 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORF 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) | 78.1% | -2.0 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.8% | -14.4 pts | 2.6% | 78 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.5% | -15.6 pts | 1.1% | 268 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 2.1% | 1,163 |
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).