Best Time to Fly RIC to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,188 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 71.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 75.8%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 58.2%.
September has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (61%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RIC 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 | 75.8% | 66 min | 1.0% | 311 |
| JetBlue | 73.6% | 87 min | 2.4% | 677 |
| Spirit Airlines | 58.2% | 87 min | 2.7% | 184 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,121 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.2% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 6am–7am | 91.6% | 3.5% | 86 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9am–10am | 86.6% | 0.9% | 211 |
| 10am–11am | 78.1% | 5.9% | 68 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.7% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.2% | 1.9% | 156 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.7% | 0.6% | 169 |
| 2pm–3pm | 55.9% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.6% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.3% | 1.4% | 215 |
| 5pm–6pm | 48.8% | 3.5% | 85 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.5% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.1% | 2.9% | 102 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.9% | 2.0% | 150 |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.0% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RIC 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) | 81.1% | +3.3 pts | 0.0% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 49.4% | -28.4 pts | 0.0% | 89 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.8% | -19.1 pts | 1.6% | 381 |
| All other days | 77.9% | — | 1.8% | 1,598 |
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).