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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Newark, NJ (EWR) flight delay odds

71.4% of 6,627 official scheduled MCO-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 19.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.9% 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
71.4%arrived on time
19.1%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
6,627scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to EWR?

Among qualifying MCO-to-EWR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 1,328 flights. Night was lowest at 54.3% across 151 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,32886.8%7.8%2.0%
Late morning1,64081.9%10.2%1.6%
Afternoon2,05065.2%23.8%3.7%
Evening1,45856.0%31.8%3.8%
Night15154.3%28.5%7.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to EWR?

Among qualifying MCO-to-EWR weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.8% of 926 flights. Sunday was lowest at 60.5% across 960 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday96569.5%19.2%4.4%
Tuesday93476.8%14.0%2.1%
Wednesday92677.8%14.6%1.6%
Thursday95473.8%19.5%1.9%
Friday97574.2%16.4%2.1%
Saturday91367.3%24.2%1.8%
Sunday96060.5%25.7%6.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to EWR?

Among qualifying MCO-to-EWR airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 87.2% of 125 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 62.0% across 1,395 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines4,01476.3%15.8%2.0%
JetBlue Airways1,39562.0%26.2%3.7%
Spirit Airlines1,09363.3%23.4%5.8%
Frontier Airlines12587.2%6.4%1.6%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to EWR?

Among qualifying MCO-to-EWR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 485 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 55.6% across 480 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202548055.6%33.3%4.8%
August 202551261.9%29.3%0.8%
September 202549982.4%11.8%1.0%
October 202554168.0%22.7%0.4%
November 202560864.6%23.2%6.2%
December 202560869.1%19.7%2.8%
January 202660075.3%14.7%4.5%
February 202656266.7%16.2%8.9%
March 202665868.2%22.0%2.9%
April 202665983.3%9.6%0.6%
May 202648586.2%9.5%0.2%
June 202641574.9%19.0%1.2%

What drove MCO to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded MCO-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 46.4% of 157,457 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.5%
Late aircraft29.4%
National airspace46.4%
Weather4.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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