MCO Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MCO.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 89%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 27%. That is a 62-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 24 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SFB is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at MCO
Virgin Atlantic is the most reliable carrier at MCO with 67% on-time. Volaris runs 21%. That is a 46-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
MCO Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Orlando International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 62-point swing at MCO. The early morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 36 points from last week (24% vs 60%). Arrivals down 14 points too. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MCO has been bouncing between 24% and 86%. Best day was May 5 at 86%. Worst was Aug 3 at 24%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how MCO runs.
About MCO Delays
Orlando International Airport has averaged 24% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Orlando International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport), TPA (Tampa International Airport) and SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport). When MCO is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Orlando International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.