Best Time to Fly MSP to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,941 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 75.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Frontier Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.4%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 75.4%.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 77.4% | 123 min | 5.4% | 56 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75.4% | 74 min | 1.3% | 1,867 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,979 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.0% | 1.0% | 415 |
| 7am–8am | 87.2% | 1.8% | 396 |
| 8am–9am | 87.8% | 2.5% | 119 |
| 9am–10am | 74.1% | 0.6% | 366 |
| 10am–11am | 81.3% | 0.9% | 454 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.5% | 0.8% | 640 |
| 1pm–2pm | 64.9% | 0.9% | 113 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.4% | 0.6% | 361 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.1% | 1.7% | 237 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.3% | 1.1% | 265 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.0% | 1.0% | 388 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.9% | 5.5% | 145 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 69.0% | -10.7 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.6% | -19.1 pts | 0.5% | 189 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.8% | -10.9 pts | 1.3% | 611 |
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 1.2% | 3,108 |
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).