Best Time to Fly OMA to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eppley Airfield → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
378 flights were scheduled from Omaha (OMA) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 82.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (79%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
OMA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 81.5% | 49 min | 0.6% | 358 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 20 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OMA to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 720 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.4% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6am–7am | 85.5% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 7am–8am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 8am–9am | 88.9% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 9am–10am | 73.3% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 11am–12pm | 79.4% | 5.6% | 72 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 1pm–2pm | 90.3% | 1.6% | 63 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.5% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.9% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.4% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.9% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 7pm–8pm | 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 OMA 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) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.2% | -17.3 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.6% | -12.9 pts | 1.5% | 137 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 1.3% | 524 |
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).