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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Houston, TX (HOU) flight delay odds

76.3% of 2,023 official scheduled MCO-to-HOU flights arrived on time; 14.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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
76.3%arrived on time
14.5%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
2,023scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to HOU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-HOU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.6% of 571 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.6% across 528 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning57192.6%2.6%0.7%
Late morning26282.8%6.9%0.0%
Afternoon46274.9%14.5%1.3%
Evening52861.6%25.9%0.9%
Night20063.0%28.0%1.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to HOU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-HOU weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 268 flights. Saturday was lowest at 69.2% across 273 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30576.4%14.1%1.0%
Tuesday27977.1%11.8%0.7%
Wednesday26881.7%9.3%0.4%
Thursday29778.1%12.8%0.0%
Friday30178.7%15.3%1.0%
Saturday27369.2%18.7%1.1%
Sunday30072.7%19.0%1.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to HOU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MCO-to-HOU airline threshold: 76.3% of 2,023 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,02376.3%14.5%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to HOU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-HOU month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 138 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 65.9% across 176 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518171.3%19.9%0.0%
August 202514571.7%22.8%0.0%
September 202513885.5%7.2%0.0%
October 202517676.1%14.8%0.6%
November 202518278.0%14.8%1.6%
December 202519181.2%10.5%0.0%
January 202614383.2%9.8%0.0%
February 202613876.8%13.8%1.4%
March 202618874.5%13.8%3.7%
April 202618279.1%10.4%0.0%
May 202618374.3%13.1%0.5%
June 202617665.9%22.2%1.7%

What drove MCO to HOU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-HOU delay category, accounting for 48.4% of 25,351 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.6%
Late aircraft48.4%
National airspace15.4%
Weather5.4%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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