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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

79.7% of 3,489 official scheduled MCO-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 12.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
79.7%arrived on time
12.5%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
3,489scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to LAX?

Among qualifying MCO-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 1,179 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.5% across 1,132 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,17990.2%5.6%0.3%
Late morning55786.7%6.6%0.7%
Afternoon62175.8%13.5%0.3%
Evening1,13267.5%22.1%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to LAX?

Among qualifying MCO-to-LAX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.6% of 484 flights. Sunday was lowest at 74.3% across 517 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday52076.2%14.2%1.0%
Tuesday46184.8%8.2%0.7%
Wednesday48486.6%8.5%0.2%
Thursday51380.3%11.5%0.0%
Friday51679.7%12.4%0.2%
Saturday47877.0%13.6%1.0%
Sunday51774.3%18.6%1.2%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to LAX?

Among qualifying MCO-to-LAX airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 834 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 63.9% across 330 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,38382.6%10.4%1.2%
United Airlines83486.9%7.4%0.1%
American Airlines73573.1%18.9%0.3%
Southwest Airlines33063.9%20.9%0.3%
Frontier Airlines20780.2%11.1%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to LAX?

Among qualifying MCO-to-LAX month results, December 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 309 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.4% across 272 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202527265.4%26.5%0.4%
August 202528968.2%21.1%0.0%
September 202525583.9%7.5%0.0%
October 202528179.7%11.7%0.0%
November 202526884.3%9.3%0.0%
December 202530984.8%8.4%1.3%
January 202630381.8%9.9%1.7%
February 202626982.2%10.0%0.0%
March 202630980.9%11.7%2.3%
April 202632183.5%9.0%0.3%
May 202631782.0%12.0%0.3%
June 202629678.7%13.9%0.7%

What drove MCO to LAX delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MCO-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 41.2% of 53,397 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline41.2%
Late aircraft31.1%
National airspace13.3%
Weather14.2%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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