Best Time to Fly BUF to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Buffalo Niagara International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,792 flights were scheduled from Buffalo (BUF) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 75.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 78.3%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 73.5%.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BUF 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 | 78.3% | 77 min | 2.6% | 544 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.1% | 53 min | 0.7% | 949 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73.5% | 100 min | 1.7% | 299 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUF to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,648 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.5% | 1.1% | 268 |
| 6am–7am | 90.5% | 0.4% | 465 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 0.4% | 270 |
| 8am–9am | 81.7% | 1.5% | 330 |
| 9am–10am | 83.5% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 10am–11am | 86.2% | 0.5% | 204 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.3% | 0.7% | 290 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.6% | 1.8% | 167 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.6% | 1.6% | 193 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.9% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.6% | 4.7% | 127 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.6% | 1.8% | 227 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.1% | 0.8% | 262 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.5% | 0.5% | 188 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.9% | 1.7% | 235 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.5% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.8% | 2.5% | 118 |
| 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 BUF 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) | 81.5% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 65 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.3% | -19.0 pts | 3.3% | 181 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -5.8 pts | 1.4% | 499 |
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 1.0% | 2,903 |
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).