Best Time to Fly SAN to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Diego International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,093 flights were scheduled from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 77.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 77.7% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 76.5%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and December the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
SAN 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 | 77.7% | 43 min | 0.7% | 465 |
| Alaska Airlines | 76.5% | 48 min | 0.6% | 628 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAN to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,815 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.7% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 8am–9am | 79.0% | 0.4% | 281 |
| 9am–10am | 68.7% | 1.4% | 286 |
| 10am–11am | 71.0% | 0.3% | 298 |
| 11am–12pm | 68.0% | 0.5% | 208 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 83.3% | 0.7% | 410 |
| 10pm–11pm | 81.5% | 1.1% | 263 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAN 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) | 87.1% | +9.6 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.1% | -19.4 pts | 1.3% | 75 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.3% | -5.1 pts | 1.0% | 395 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 0.6% | 1,314 |
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).