Best Time to Fly MCO to ROC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Frederick Douglass Grtr Rochester International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
503 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Rochester (ROC) in the last 12 months, and 68.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 70.3% on time and JetBlue was last with 64.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
MCO to ROC 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 | 70.3% | 72 min | 2.6% | 114 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68.4% | 43 min | 1.0% | 297 |
| JetBlue | 64.8% | 51 min | 0.0% | 92 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to ROC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,117 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 8am–9am | 90.3% | 0.0% | 103 |
| 9am–10am | 77.1% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 10am–11am | 78.0% | 1.6% | 186 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.5% | 0.0% | 130 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.8% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.7% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.1% | 2.9% | 170 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.8% | 1.9% | 104 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 ROC
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) | Limited data | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.9% | -17.3 pts | 9.8% | 51 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.3% | -6.9 pts | 0.5% | 189 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 0.6% | 858 |
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).