65% of flights from Orlando to Rochester arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (66%). 12% 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 MCO → ROC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 84 three hours or more; 1.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early65%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late9.7%
- 1–2 hours late5.3%
- 2–3 hours late2.6%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled1.6%
Share of all 505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 316 | 66% | 1.3% | +4 min | 7.3% | +46 min | Southwest Airlines |
| JetBlue | 115 | 60% | 0.9% | +5 min | 9.6% | +64 min | JetBlue |
| Spirit Airlines | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | Spirit 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 MCO). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (89%). Worst: August (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 45 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 47 | — | — |
| Thursday | 75 | — | — |
| Friday | 78 | — | — |
| Saturday | 99 | — | — |
| Sunday | 81 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 3 · weather 3 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Orlando or Rochester. None has been clearly more reliable than MCO → ROC.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO → ROC (this route) | 505 | 65% | 1.6% |
| MCO → BUF Orlando to Buffalo Niagara | 1,811 | 65% | 1.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to ROC on time?
65% of 505 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Rochester, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.6% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from MCO to ROC?
Southwest Airlines: 66% of its 316 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 60%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to ROC?
August (68% on time). The best month is October (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ROC → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
- Spirit 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.