Best Time to Fly ALB to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,040 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 78.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.9%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 78.0%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 78.9% | 56 min | 1.2% | 414 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78.0% | 56 min | 0.8% | 626 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,244 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.4% | 0.0% | 117 |
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 1.3% | 475 |
| 7am–8am | 84.5% | 1.8% | 282 |
| 8am–9am | 84.6% | 1.0% | 197 |
| 9am–10am | 78.6% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.7% | 1.2% | 164 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.1% | 0.0% | 111 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.8% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.2% | 1.6% | 249 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.5% | 0.3% | 309 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.3% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 8pm–9pm | 48.5% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 ALB 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) | 74.5% | -5.5 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.7% | -18.3 pts | 1.0% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.7% | -11.3 pts | 1.0% | 302 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 1.1% | 1,795 |
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).