77% of flights from Orlando to Manchester arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 87% of the time; the 11 a.m. ones 78%. Most reliable airline: JetBlue (79%). 7% 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 → MHT: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 57% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 67 three hours or more; 0.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early77%
- 15–30 min late9.6%
- 30–60 min late6.7%
- 1–2 hours late3.4%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late1.5%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.6%
Share of all 804 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 | 492 | 76% | 0.2% | −2 min | 5.3% | +56 min | Southwest Airlines |
| JetBlue | 312 | 79% | 1.3% | −7 min | 7.1% | +72 min | JetBlue |
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 | Southwest Airlines | JetBlue |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 84% | — |
| 11 a.m. | — | 78% |
Last flight of the day
On MCO → MHT, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% of the time, against 0.0% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 3.4% of the time (earlier flights: 0.8%). 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 | 1:20 p.m. | 0.0% | 3.4% | 0.0% | first flight 1:20 p.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: November (90%). Worst: August (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 111 | 71% | 1.8% |
| Tuesday | 106 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 106 | 81% | 0.9% |
| Thursday | 110 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 111 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 151 | 70% | 0.7% |
| Sunday | 109 | 71% | 0.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 5
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1144 | 11:15 a.m. | 311 | 79% | 1.3% | −7 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| May 2, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Orlando or Manchester. None has been clearly more reliable than MCO → MHT.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO → MHT (this route) | 804 | 77% | 0.6% |
| MCO → BOS Orlando to Boston Logan | 4,614 | 69% | 3.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to MHT on time?
77% of 804 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Manchester, NH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to MHT?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (87% on time). The 11 a.m. departures were the least (78%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to MHT?
JetBlue: 79% of its 312 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 76%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to MHT?
August (70% on time). The best month is November (90%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from MCO to MHT more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last MCO–MHT flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% 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
- MHT → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into Manchester-Boston (MHT)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue 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.