88% of flights from Ponce to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 98% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 92%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (88%). 5% 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 PSE → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 62% of the time. About 1 in 35 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 104 three hours or more; 1.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early88%
- 15–30 min late4.5%
- 30–60 min late2.7%
- 1–2 hours late1.3%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late1.0%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.6%
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 | 88% | 2.4% | −12 min | 3.7% | +83 min | JetBlue |
| Frontier Airlines | 243 | 88% | 0.4% | −17 min | 1.6% | +50 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 PSE). 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. | 98% | — |
| 10 a.m. | — | 92% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (90%). Worst: January (75%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 101 | 87% | 1.0% |
| Tuesday | 74 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 68 | — | — |
| Thursday | 90 | — | — |
| Friday | 99 | — | — |
| Saturday | 95 | — | — |
| Sunday | 95 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 5 · air traffic/airport 3 · weather 2
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 768 | 5:20 a.m. | 349 | 91% | 2.0% | −13 min | JetBlue |
| F9 4685 | 10:32 a.m. | 243 | 88% | 0.4% | −17 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Ponce or Orlando. None has been clearly more reliable than PSE → MCO.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSE → MCO (this route) | 622 | 88% | 1.6% |
| BQN → MCO Rafael Hernández to Orlando | 1,019 | 77% | 2.5% |
| SJU → MCO San Juan to Orlando | 6,134 | 77% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from PSE to MCO on time?
88% of 622 scheduled flights from Ponce, PR 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 PSE to MCO?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (98% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (92%).
Which airline is most on time from PSE to MCO?
Frontier Airlines: 88% of its 243 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 88%.
What month has the most delays from PSE to MCO?
January (75% on time). The best month is November (90%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MCO → PSE (return)
- Flights into Orlando (MCO)
- 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.