Best Time to Fly MCO to BHM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
849 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham (BHM) in the last 12 months, and 70.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and August the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
MCO to BHM 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 | 70.2% | 60 min | 0.6% | 849 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to BHM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,574 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 96.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 0.0% | 319 |
| 9am–10am | 83.7% | 0.7% | 149 |
| 10am–11am | 90.7% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 11am–12pm | 96.0% | 2.0% | 51 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.4% | 5.6% | 54 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.0% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 4pm–5pm | 44.8% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 6pm–7pm | 85.4% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.8% | 0.0% | 213 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.3% | 2.7% | 150 |
| 9pm–10pm | 46.7% | 0.7% | 138 |
| 10pm–11pm | 37.3% | 0.0% | 59 |
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 BHM
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) | 65.6% | -11.3 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.1% | -9.8 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.4% | -17.5 pts | 1.9% | 257 |
| All other days | 76.9% | — | 0.7% | 1,214 |
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).