76% of flights from San Antonio to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 94% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 56%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (78%). 9% 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 SAT → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 58 three hours or more; 1.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late8.9%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late3.6%
- 2–3 hours late2.1%
- 3+ hours late1.7%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled1.6%
Share of all 1,042 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 | 723 | 78% | 0.3% | −1 min | 5.4% | +55 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 207 | 71% | 7.2% | −11 min | 10.6% | +109 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 112 | 74% | 0.0% | −5 min | 14.3% | +105 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 SAT). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 94% |
| 5 p.m. | 56% |
Last flight of the day
On SAT → MCO, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.6% of the time, against 0.0% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.6% of the time (earlier flights: 0.3%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 5:15 p.m. | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% | first flight 5:05 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.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (86%). Worst: July (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 168 | 79% | 1.8% |
| Tuesday | 117 | 79% | 1.7% |
| Wednesday | 113 | 83% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 147 | 73% | 1.4% |
| Friday | 166 | 78% | 1.8% |
| Saturday | 170 | 74% | 1.8% |
| Sunday | 161 | 73% | 1.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 10 · airline 7
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from SAT to MCO on time?
76% of 1,042 scheduled flights from San Antonio, TX to Orlando, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SAT to MCO?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (94% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (56%).
Which airline is most on time from SAT to MCO?
Southwest Airlines: 78% of its 723 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 71%. Frontier Airlines: 74%.
What month has the most delays from SAT to MCO?
July (71% on time). The best month is September (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SAT to MCO more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last SAT–MCO flight of the day was cancelled 0.6% of the time over the past year, against 0.0% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- MCO → SAT (return)
- San Antonio (SAT) delays by hour
- Flights into Orlando (MCO)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- 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.