Best Time to Fly MCI to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Kansas City International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,554 flights were scheduled from Kansas City (MCI) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 81.6% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 77.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
MCI 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 | 81.6% | 76 min | 4.1% | 244 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.6% | 55 min | 0.6% | 1,282 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCI to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,180 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.4% | 1.5% | 722 |
| 6am–7am | 94.4% | 0.6% | 163 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 9am–10am | 84.6% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 10am–11am | 85.0% | 0.0% | 193 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.9% | 1.6% | 250 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.1% | 0.6% | 172 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.5% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.3% | 1.8% | 167 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.2% | 0.8% | 132 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.4% | 1.2% | 255 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.3% | 2.9% | 171 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.8% | 2.8% | 213 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.9% | 1.3% | 301 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.2% | 3.8% | 133 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 13 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCI 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% | -1.8 pts | 0.0% | 69 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -8.2 pts | 1.3% | 156 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -9.8 pts | 0.2% | 517 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 1.7% | 2,438 |
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).