Best Time to Fly MCO to BDL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Bradley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,893 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Hartford (BDL) in the last 12 months, and 73.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 73.2%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 71.6%.
September has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to BDL 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 | 73.2% | 74 min | 2.2% | 1,017 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.0% | 55 min | 1.7% | 642 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.6% | 105 min | 2.7% | 225 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to BDL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,845 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 7am–8am | 96.1% | 1.9% | 210 |
| 8am–9am | 88.4% | 1.6% | 439 |
| 9am–10am | 86.7% | 0.4% | 227 |
| 10am–11am | 80.6% | 0.9% | 334 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.8% | 2.5% | 281 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.3% | 0.5% | 209 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.7% | 1.9% | 108 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 1.6% | 243 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.1% | 2.4% | 125 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.2% | 2.7% | 256 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.1% | 1.9% | 264 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.7% | 1.1% | 184 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.2% | 1.4% | 418 |
| 8pm–9pm | 53.2% | 3.1% | 223 |
| 9pm–10pm | 57.7% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 MCO to BDL
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) | 71.6% | -7.7 pts | 2.4% | 83 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 50.3% | -29.0 pts | 1.2% | 169 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -12.3 pts | 1.4% | 590 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 1.8% | 3,003 |
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).