Best Time to Fly BHM to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
848 flights were scheduled from Birmingham (BHM) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
BHM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 79.2% | 55 min | 0.5% | 848 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BHM to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,573 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 6am–7am | 93.9% | 0.0% | 311 |
| 7am–8am | 93.9% | 1.4% | 217 |
| 8am–9am | 94.6% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 10am–11am | 76.7% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.7% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.8% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.1% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.8% | 1.1% | 284 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.4% | 0.0% | 101 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 BHM 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) | 81.2% | -0.4 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.2% | -15.5 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.1% | -11.6 pts | 0.4% | 257 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 0.8% | 1,213 |
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).