Best Time to Fly MCO to STT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
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Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
392 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Amalie (STT) in the last 12 months, and 76.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 83.6% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 70.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and December the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
MCO to STT 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 | 83.6% | 31 min | 0.0% | 177 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.8% | 66 min | 2.3% | 215 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to STT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 882 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 0.7% | 274 |
| 10am–11am | 78.6% | 1.2% | 416 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.3% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.0% | 0.0% | 75 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 STT
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 | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.6% | -17.3 pts | 2.2% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 89.1% | +8.1 pts | 0.0% | 183 |
| All other days | 80.9% | — | 0.9% | 636 |
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).