82% of flights from Orlando to Ponce arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 93% of the time; the 6 a.m. ones 93%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (91%). 6% 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 → PSE: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 54% of the time. About 1 in 19 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 78 three hours or more; 1.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early82%
- 15–30 min late5.9%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late3.1%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.1%
Share of all 622 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 | 379 | 76% | 1.6% | −3 min | 7.7% | +72 min | JetBlue |
| Frontier Airlines | 243 | 91% | 0.4% | −15 min | 1.2% | +47 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 | JetBlue | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 93% | — |
| 6 a.m. | — | 93% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (87%). Worst: October (71%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 98 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 72 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 69 | — | — |
| Thursday | 94 | — | — |
| Friday | 99 | — | — |
| Saturday | 96 | — | — |
| Sunday | 94 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 4 · air traffic/airport 2 · weather 1
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 767 | 5:01 a.m. | 350 | 78% | 1.4% | −3 min | JetBlue |
| F9 4686 | 6:45 a.m. | 243 | 91% | 0.4% | −15 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Orlando or Ponce. None has been clearly more reliable than MCO → PSE.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO → PSE (this route) | 622 | 82% | 1.1% |
| MCO → BQN Orlando to Rafael Hernández | 1,018 | 74% | 1.9% |
| MCO → SJU Orlando to San Juan | 6,141 | 73% | 1.1% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to PSE on time?
82% of 622 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Ponce, PR arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to PSE?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (93% on time). The 6 a.m. departures were the least (93%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to PSE?
Frontier Airlines: 91% of its 243 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 76%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to PSE?
October (71% on time). The best month is November (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PSE → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- JetBlue 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.