MCO Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 26%, arrivals better at 76%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at MCO. Only 26% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 52%. That is a 43-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.
MCO Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Orlando International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 43-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 91%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 26%. Currently at 26%, well below the morning numbers. A 74-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (76% vs 80%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MCO has been bouncing between 26% and 88%. Best day was Apr 22 at 88%. Worst was Feb 28 at 26%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how MCO runs. Today's 26% is well below the norm.
About MCO Delays
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is currently experiencing significant delays with 26% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Orlando International Airport has averaged 76% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport), TPA (Tampa International Airport), SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport) and RSW (Southwest Florida 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.