Best Time to Fly ORD to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
6,272 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 73.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 5 airlines on the route at 79.4%, while American Airlines trailed at 65.5%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 79.4% | 71 min | 0.6% | 2,496 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73.0% | 106 min | 2.4% | 376 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72.8% | 67 min | 1.2% | 735 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72.3% | 83 min | 3.5% | 521 |
| American Airlines | 65.5% | 78 min | 2.3% | 2,144 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 11,357 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5am–6am | 90.4% | 1.1% | 95 |
| 6am–7am | 88.8% | 1.0% | 1,166 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 0.9% | 995 |
| 8am–9am | 81.5% | 0.9% | 573 |
| 9am–10am | 82.1% | 1.7% | 927 |
| 10am–11am | 72.8% | 2.1% | 827 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.5% | 1.0% | 977 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.7% | 1.9% | 701 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.7% | 1.3% | 695 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.5% | 0.9% | 1,071 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.4% | 1.0% | 388 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.4% | 1.9% | 487 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.2% | 1.5% | 1,023 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.6% | 1.6% | 665 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.1% | 3.1% | 575 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.2% | 1.9% | 160 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD 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) | 69.1% | -8.4 pts | 4.4% | 227 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.2% | -8.3 pts | 0.2% | 563 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.1% | -9.5 pts | 1.5% | 1,883 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 1.4% | 8,684 |
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).