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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Columbus, OH (CMH) flight delay odds

70.5% of 2,171 official scheduled MCO-to-CMH flights arrived on time; 18.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.5%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
2,171scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to CMH?

Among qualifying MCO-to-CMH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.4% of 347 flights. Night was lowest at 46.4% across 192 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34791.4%4.3%0.9%
Late morning48676.1%13.0%0.8%
Afternoon50973.7%15.3%1.4%
Evening63759.5%26.2%2.4%
Night19246.4%40.1%1.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to CMH?

Among qualifying MCO-to-CMH weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 260 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.3% across 332 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30766.4%21.8%1.0%
Tuesday26978.4%14.1%1.1%
Wednesday26081.9%12.3%0.0%
Thursday31870.4%17.0%1.6%
Friday31868.9%17.6%0.9%
Saturday36768.7%19.6%2.5%
Sunday33262.3%24.4%2.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to CMH?

Among qualifying MCO-to-CMH airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 76.9% of 229 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 60.2% across 387 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,52772.4%16.6%1.2%
Spirit Airlines38760.2%27.6%2.6%
Frontier Airlines22976.9%13.5%1.7%
Republic Airways2853.6%32.1%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to CMH?

Among qualifying MCO-to-CMH month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 78.9% of 185 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 63.7% across 237 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517964.2%25.7%0.0%
August 202515866.5%24.7%0.6%
September 202516877.4%14.3%0.0%
October 202520370.4%16.3%0.0%
November 202518578.9%12.4%2.2%
December 202519471.1%20.6%0.5%
January 202618469.0%18.5%4.9%
February 202618469.0%16.3%1.6%
March 202623763.7%21.9%3.4%
April 202618671.0%18.3%1.1%
May 202615375.8%9.8%2.0%
June 202614071.4%21.4%0.7%

What drove MCO to CMH delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-CMH delay category, accounting for 41.0% of 36,804 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.9%
Late aircraft41.0%
National airspace21.0%
Weather5.0%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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