Best Time to Fly MKE to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,420 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 77.6% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 82.9% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 76.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
MKE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 82.9% | 77 min | 5.8% | 87 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.5% | 51 min | 0.7% | 1,158 |
| Frontier Airlines | 76.0% | 132 min | 2.3% | 175 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,937 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.0% | 0.4% | 542 |
| 6am–7am | 89.9% | 1.3% | 230 |
| 7am–8am | 90.6% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 8am–9am | 81.1% | 1.1% | 91 |
| 9am–10am | 88.8% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 10am–11am | 91.2% | 0.0% | 136 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 0.4% | 243 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.5% | 1.9% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.7% | 0.8% | 133 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.9% | 2.9% | 70 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.0% | 1.5% | 203 |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.9% | 1.4% | 211 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.8% | 1.0% | 194 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.5% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.0% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.1% | 5.2% | 174 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 30 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE 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) | 78.6% | -3.9 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.2% | -14.3 pts | 3.6% | 137 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.2% | -8.2 pts | 0.5% | 437 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 1.3% | 2,306 |
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).