BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MCO→BHM

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Birmingham, AL (BHM) flight delay odds

68.6% of 850 official scheduled MCO-to-BHM flights arrived on time; 18.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.7% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
68.6%arrived on time
18.2%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
850scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+15.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to BHM?

Among qualifying MCO-to-BHM departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 223 flights. Night was lowest at 40.7% across 86 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning22389.7%4.9%0.0%
Late morning10382.5%5.8%0.0%
Afternoon18365.0%20.8%1.6%
Evening25556.5%25.1%0.8%
Night8640.7%41.9%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to BHM?

Among qualifying MCO-to-BHM weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 106 flights. Monday was lowest at 63.0% across 119 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday11963.0%20.2%0.8%
Tuesday10973.4%13.8%0.9%
Wednesday10681.1%7.5%0.9%
Thursday11867.8%18.6%0.0%
Friday12269.7%18.9%0.0%
Saturday13563.7%23.0%2.2%
Sunday14164.5%22.7%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to BHM?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MCO-to-BHM airline threshold: 68.6% of 850 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines85068.6%18.2%0.7%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to BHM?

Among qualifying MCO-to-BHM month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 94.7% of 38 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 52.3% across 44 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20257055.7%30.0%1.4%
August 20254452.3%38.6%0.0%
September 20253894.7%0.0%0.0%
October 20258265.9%19.5%0.0%
November 20258067.5%20.0%1.2%
December 20258166.7%16.0%0.0%
January 20266773.1%14.9%0.0%
February 20265763.2%22.8%0.0%
March 20267964.6%24.1%2.5%
April 20268883.0%9.1%0.0%
May 20269375.3%8.6%0.0%
June 20267162.0%19.7%2.8%

What drove MCO to BHM delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-BHM delay category, accounting for 52.7% of 15,228 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.8%
Late aircraft52.7%
National airspace11.8%
Weather3.3%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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