Best Time to Fly MCO to MEM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Memphis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
738 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Memphis (MEM) in the last 12 months, and 71.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 74.2%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 71.0%.
April has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to MEM 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 | 74.2% | 70 min | 2.8% | 283 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71.0% | 65 min | 2.0% | 443 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to MEM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,474 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 7am–8am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 8am–9am | 91.3% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 9am–10am | 79.8% | 3.6% | 221 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.7% | 2.3% | 43 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.3% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.5% | 0.0% | 156 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.5% | 1.3% | 158 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.8% | 0.9% | 107 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.7% | 1.6% | 121 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.0% | 3.7% | 134 |
| 8pm–9pm | 50.9% | 3.2% | 62 |
| 9pm–10pm | 61.2% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.3% | 0.0% | 64 |
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 MEM
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) | 76.7% | -2.9 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.9% | -5.7 pts | 1.4% | 70 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.2% | -15.4 pts | 0.8% | 246 |
| All other days | 79.6% | — | 2.0% | 1,128 |
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).