Best Time to Fly SDF to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louisville Muhammad Ali International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
856 flights were scheduled from Louisville (SDF) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 81.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 88.7% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 80.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
SDF 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 | 88.7% | 75 min | 4.0% | 101 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80.2% | 56 min | 1.6% | 727 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SDF to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,694 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.1% | 0.8% | 123 |
| 6am–7am | 93.1% | 2.2% | 179 |
| 7am–8am | 92.8% | 1.1% | 350 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10am–11am | 91.8% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.3% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.0% | 2.6% | 77 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.0% | 5.1% | 79 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.2% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.2% | 2.0% | 353 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.4% | 2.1% | 145 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.5% | 4.7% | 43 |
| 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 SDF 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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.7% | -11.8 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -10.3 pts | 1.0% | 291 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 1.9% | 1,312 |
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).