Best Time to Fly MCO to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,943 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Minneapolis (MSP) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Frontier Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.2%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 78.0%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 79.2% | 131 min | 5.4% | 56 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78.0% | 91 min | 1.2% | 1,869 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,981 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6am–7am | 93.3% | 0.6% | 632 |
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 0.4% | 273 |
| 8am–9am | 93.9% | 0.7% | 148 |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 2.6% | 115 |
| 10am–11am | 79.4% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 1.0% | 384 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.4% | 1.4% | 283 |
| 1pm–2pm | 94.4% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.7% | 0.5% | 220 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.3% | 0.5% | 444 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.6% | 3.5% | 229 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.7% | 1.4% | 710 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.6% | 2.8% | 72 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.4% | 2.6% | 227 |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 MCO to MSP
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) | 80.3% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.4% | -18.6 pts | 1.1% | 190 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.9% | -18.1 pts | 1.1% | 611 |
| All other days | 83.0% | — | 1.2% | 3,109 |
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).