77% of flights from Aguadilla to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 93% of the time; the 2 a.m. ones 75%. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (79%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for BQN → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 45% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 64 three hours or more; 2.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early77%
- 15–30 min late6.1%
- 30–60 min late5.4%
- 1–2 hours late5.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled2.6%
Share of all 1,019 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 571 | 79% | 2.8% | −10 min | 7.5% | +91 min | JetBlue |
| Frontier Airlines | 448 | 75% | 2.2% | −10 min | 9.6% | +80 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at BQN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | JetBlue | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 2 a.m. | — | 75% |
| 3 a.m. | — | 75% |
| 5 a.m. | 92% | — |
| 8 a.m. | 93% | — |
Last flight of the day
On BQN → MCO, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.8% of the time, against 1.9% for its earlier flights (1.5× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 2.8% of the time (earlier flights: 0.6%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 6:17 p.m. | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1.9% | first flight 8:39 a.m. |
| Frontier Airlines | 11:53 a.m. | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | first flight 3:10 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in MCO tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (86%). Worst: August (74%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 149 | 71% | 6.7% |
| Tuesday | 134 | 72% | 2.2% |
| Wednesday | 118 | 86% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 150 | 80% | 2.0% |
| Friday | 145 | 82% | 1.4% |
| Saturday | 164 | 76% | 3.0% |
| Sunday | 159 | 75% | 1.3% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 12 · airline 10 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 1953 | 3:10 a.m. | 313 | 74% | 2.9% | −9 min | Frontier Airlines |
| B6 229 | 5:01 a.m. | 362 | 78% | 3.0% | −10 min | JetBlue |
| B6 729 | 8:39 a.m. | 135 | 87% | 3.7% | −16 min | JetBlue |
| F9 1097 | 12:19 p.m. | 131 | 76% | 0.8% | −13 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 4 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from BQN to MCO on time?
77% of 1,019 scheduled flights from Aguadilla, PR to Orlando, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BQN to MCO?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (93% on time). The 2 a.m. departures were the least (75%).
Which airline is most on time from BQN to MCO?
JetBlue: 79% of its 571 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from BQN to MCO?
August (74% on time). The best month is February (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from BQN to MCO more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last BQN–MCO flight of the day was cancelled 2.8% of the time over the past year, against 1.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- MCO → BQN (return)
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- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.