Best Time to Fly PDX to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Portland International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
391 flights were scheduled from Portland (PDX) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 82.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and August the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 0.3% (US average 1.8%).
PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 82.6% | 48 min | 0.3% | 391 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PDX to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 789 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.3% | 0.8% | 492 |
| 8am–9am | 80.5% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 10am–11am | 67.7% | 1.0% | 194 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 9 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PDX 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 | 22 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -11.0 pts | 0.0% | 58 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.8% | -21.3 pts | 2.4% | 124 |
| All other days | 85.1% | — | 0.7% | 585 |
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).