Best Time to Fly SJU to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Luis Munoz Marin International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
6,073 flights were scheduled from San Juan (SJU) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 78.0% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 79.8% on time and JetBlue was last with 75.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and August the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
SJU 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 | 79.8% | 46 min | 0.5% | 2,062 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78.9% | 129 min | 1.3% | 1,290 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.4% | 82 min | 2.0% | 547 |
| JetBlue | 75.8% | 76 min | 1.4% | 2,174 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SJU to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 12,355 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1am–2am | 63.1% | 4.5% | 88 |
| 2am–3am | 81.7% | 2.1% | 290 |
| 3am–4am | 80.0% | 2.0% | 688 |
| 4am–5am | 93.1% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 5am–6am | 93.4% | 1.0% | 959 |
| 6am–7am | 91.4% | 1.3% | 824 |
| 7am–8am | 92.3% | 1.1% | 539 |
| 8am–9am | 90.3% | 0.7% | 435 |
| 9am–10am | 91.1% | 1.5% | 470 |
| 10am–11am | 90.3% | 1.4% | 743 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.5% | 1.0% | 799 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 1.1% | 530 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.3% | 0.8% | 503 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.5% | 0.5% | 448 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.0% | 0.7% | 729 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.5% | 1.2% | 808 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.8% | 1.5% | 521 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.4% | 0.3% | 631 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.6% | 1.3% | 616 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.7% | 1.1% | 693 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.5% | 1.5% | 675 |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 251 |
| 11pm–12am | 73.2% | 2.4% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SJU 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) | 81.7% | -1.1 pts | 0.7% | 275 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.9% | -11.9 pts | 3.5% | 608 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.4% | -9.3 pts | 1.4% | 2,462 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 0.9% | 9,010 |
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).