Best Time to Fly MCO to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,042 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 69.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 71.3%, while JetBlue trailed at 67.6%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to ALB 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 | 71.3% | 58 min | 1.0% | 628 |
| JetBlue | 67.6% | 68 min | 1.0% | 414 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,244 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 96.1% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 7am–8am | 95.7% | 1.4% | 140 |
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 0.4% | 271 |
| 9am–10am | 85.5% | 1.7% | 231 |
| 10am–11am | 91.6% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.4% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.6% | 0.5% | 184 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.5% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 3pm–4pm | 57.6% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.0% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.9% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.7% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.3% | 1.2% | 253 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.0% | 1.9% | 371 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.7% | 3.6% | 56 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 9 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCO to ALB
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% | +8.2 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.1% | -18.1 pts | 1.0% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.1% | -3.0 pts | 0.3% | 302 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 1.1% | 1,795 |
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).