MCO Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 92%, arrivals slightly better at 97%. Early morning flights ran 11 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MCO. 92% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 84%. That is a 11-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
Kenya Airways is the most reliable carrier at MCO with 78% on-time. SAS runs 24%. That is a 54-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 11-point swing at MCO. The early morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 95%. Hit 33% around 2am, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (77% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MCO has been bouncing between 45% and 88%. Best day was Aug 25 at 88%. Worst was Aug 28 at 45%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how MCO runs. Today's 92% is a good day by MCO standards.
About MCO Delays
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is currently running on time with 92% on-time departures and 97% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Orlando International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.