Best Time to Fly BNA to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Nashville International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,510 flights were scheduled from Nashville (BNA) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 74.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.4%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 72.9%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BNA 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 | 79.4% | 89 min | 5.1% | 643 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.1% | 51 min | 0.8% | 2,655 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72.9% | 74 min | 0.0% | 183 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 29 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BNA to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,470 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.5% | 1.3% | 534 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 1.6% | 503 |
| 7am–8am | 85.5% | 0.7% | 425 |
| 8am–9am | 88.3% | 1.6% | 322 |
| 9am–10am | 85.4% | 3.2% | 496 |
| 10am–11am | 83.7% | 1.4% | 282 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.6% | 0.9% | 449 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 1.8% | 336 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 1.6% | 316 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.0% | 2.1% | 283 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.5% | 2.0% | 305 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.1% | 1.4% | 435 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.9% | 2.3% | 605 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.3% | 1.3% | 383 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.7% | 1.1% | 265 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.9% | 0.7% | 309 |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.0% | 1.4% | 209 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 13 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BNA 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) | 84.3% | +4.2 pts | 0.0% | 115 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -4.9 pts | 1.9% | 271 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.8% | -12.3 pts | 1.5% | 1,156 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 1.7% | 4,928 |
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).