64% of flights from Orlando to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 96% of the time; the 6 p.m. ones 44%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (72%). 19% 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 → LGA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 42% of the time. About 1 in 7 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 39 three hours or more; 4.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early64%
- 15–30 min late8.2%
- 30–60 min late8.4%
- 1–2 hours late8.3%
- 2–3 hours late3.4%
- 3+ hours late2.6%
- Diverted0.6%
- Cancelled4.3%
Share of all 5,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,162 | 72% | 4.5% | −9 min | 9.7% | +75 min | Delta Air Lines |
| JetBlue | 1,204 | 58% | 4.1% | +5 min | 18.4% | +82 min | JetBlue |
| American Airlines | 901 | 56% | 3.2% | +6 min | 19.2% | +101 min | American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 544 | 59% | 6.1% | +2 min | 15.6% | +68 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 338 | 65% | 4.1% | −6 min | 13.0% | +69 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 MCO). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | JetBlue | American Airlines | Spirit Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 89% | — | — | — | — |
| 8 a.m. | — | 76% | — | — | — |
| 9 a.m. | 83% | — | — | — | — |
| 10 a.m. | 81% | — | — | — | — |
| 11 a.m. | 75% | — | 67% | — | — |
| noon | 59% | 57% | — | — | — |
| 1 p.m. | 68% | — | — | — | 64% |
| 2 p.m. | — | 57% | 60% | — | — |
| 3 p.m. | 67% | — | — | — | — |
| 5 p.m. | 61% | — | — | 61% | — |
| 6 p.m. | — | 50% | 41% | — | — |
| 7 p.m. | 56% | 42% | — | — | — |
Last flight of the day
On MCO → LGA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 4.8% of the time, against 4.2% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 4.1% of the time (earlier flights: 2.2%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 6:38 p.m. | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.6% | first flight 11:12 a.m. |
| JetBlue | 7:12 p.m. | 3.3% | 5.5% | 4.4% | first flight 12:16 p.m. |
| Delta Air Lines | 7:57 p.m. | 5.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% | first flight 7:00 a.m. |
| Spirit Airlines | — | 7.6% | 2.1% | 5.0% | — |
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: October (79%). Worst: July (54%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 778 | 56% | 7.5% |
| Tuesday | 715 | 68% | 4.1% |
| Wednesday | 746 | 75% | 1.9% |
| Thursday | 727 | 64% | 3.3% |
| Friday | 762 | 69% | 2.8% |
| Saturday | 686 | 67% | 2.9% |
| Sunday | 735 | 52% | 7.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 132 · air traffic/airport 47 · airline 44
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1573 | 7:00 a.m. | 193 | 87% | 5.2% | −13 min | Delta Air Lines |
| B6 598 | 8:20 a.m. | 363 | 71% | 5.0% | −2 min | JetBlue |
| DL 1164 | 10:48 a.m. | 208 | 76% | 6.7% | −8 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 1511 | 12:00 p.m. | 153 | 71% | 4.6% | −6 min | Delta Air Lines |
| B6 1098 | 12:25 p.m. | 356 | 55% | 3.6% | +8 min | JetBlue |
| F9 2432 | 1:10 p.m. | 208 | 61% | 5.3% | −5 min | Frontier Airlines |
| B6 698 | 1:15 p.m. | 158 | 66% | 3.8% | −1 min | JetBlue |
| B6 798 | 7:10 p.m. | 136 | 40% | 2.9% | +22 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | 17 | 0% | 17 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 17 | 0% | 17 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 15 | 0% | 5 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 12 | 0% | 1 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 12 | 0% | 5 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Orlando or New York. MCO → ISP has been 11 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO → LGA (this route) | 5,149 | 64% | 4.3% |
| MCO → ISP Orlando to Long Island MacArthur | 1,441 | 75% | 1.7% |
| MCO → EWR Orlando to Newark | 6,389 | 72% | 3.3% |
| MCO → JFK Orlando to New York JFK | 4,813 | 72% | 3.7% |
| MCO → TTN Orlando to Trenton Mercer | 542 | 71% | 3.3% |
| MCO → HPN Orlando to Westchester | 1,184 | 66% | 2.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to LGA on time?
64% of 5,149 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to LGA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (96% on time). The 6 p.m. departures were the least (44%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to LGA?
Delta Air Lines: 72% of its 2,162 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 58%. American Airlines: 56%. Spirit Airlines: 59%. Frontier Airlines: 65%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to LGA?
July (54% on time). The best month is October (79%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from MCO to LGA more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last MCO–LGA flight of the day was cancelled 4.8% of the time over the past year, against 4.2% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LGA → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into LaGuardia (LGA)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
- American 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.