Best Time to Fly SYR to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Syracuse Hancock International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 73.3% of Syracuse (SYR) to Orlando (MCO) flights arrived on time (700 scheduled flights). That is 4.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 75.5%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 59.1%.
September has been the best month (84% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SYR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 75.5% | 75 min | 1.2% | 605 |
| Frontier Airlines | 59.1% | 98 min | 2.1% | 95 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SYR to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,491 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 73.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 7am–8am | 87.4% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 8am–9am | 86.9% | 0.6% | 178 |
| 9am–10am | 81.0% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 10am–11am | 68.5% | 4.2% | 96 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.2% | 0.5% | 193 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.2% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.2% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.6% | 3.1% | 65 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.0% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.1% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.2% | 3.2% | 94 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.7% | 2.6% | 154 |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.9% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.7% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 44 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SYR 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) | 56.7% | -19.1 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 53.2% | -22.6 pts | 1.2% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.1% | -0.6 pts | 1.5% | 196 |
| All other days | 75.8% | — | 1.1% | 1,185 |
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).