Best Time to Fly BWI to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,682 flights were scheduled from Baltimore (BWI) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 75.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 77.0%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 70.3%.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BWI 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 | 77.0% | 62 min | 1.9% | 3,575 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.5% | 85 min | 3.4% | 592 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.3% | 76 min | 3.1% | 515 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BWI to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,782 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 1.8% | 768 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.8% | 503 |
| 8am–9am | 84.0% | 1.7% | 893 |
| 9am–10am | 81.6% | 1.4% | 763 |
| 10am–11am | 82.3% | 2.6% | 737 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.0% | 1.7% | 587 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.5% | 2.7% | 561 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.1% | 2.5% | 404 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 2.7% | 446 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.2% | 1.3% | 606 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.0% | 2.3% | 794 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.6% | 3.8% | 574 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.5% | 2.1% | 701 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.7% | 4.5% | 399 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.5% | 3.5% | 569 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.2% | 3.6% | 386 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.0% | 5.7% | 53 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BWI 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) | 84.1% | +4.2 pts | 0.0% | 195 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.6% | -14.3 pts | 1.0% | 408 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -16.3 pts | 4.4% | 1,601 |
| All other days | 79.9% | — | 2.0% | 7,578 |
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).