BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
MCO→MSY

Orlando, FL (MCO) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

73.5% of 2,278 official scheduled MCO-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 17.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% 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
73.5%arrived on time
17.3%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
2,278scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to MSY?

Among qualifying MCO-to-MSY departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.9% of 408 flights. Night was lowest at 58.4% across 296 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning40892.9%3.9%0.0%
Late morning44484.5%9.2%0.0%
Afternoon51274.0%16.8%0.4%
Evening61859.7%25.9%1.9%
Night29658.4%30.7%2.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to MSY?

Among qualifying MCO-to-MSY weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.3% of 288 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.7% across 362 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday36673.5%15.0%1.4%
Tuesday28882.3%10.8%0.3%
Wednesday27879.5%14.4%0.0%
Thursday34074.7%14.4%0.3%
Friday36573.7%19.7%0.5%
Saturday27971.0%18.3%1.8%
Sunday36262.7%26.5%2.2%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to MSY?

Among qualifying MCO-to-MSY airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 168 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 71.0% across 517 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,59373.5%16.8%0.4%
Spirit Airlines51771.0%19.7%2.7%
Frontier Airlines16881.5%14.9%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to MSY?

Among qualifying MCO-to-MSY month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.3% of 142 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 68.1% across 188 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202522168.8%23.5%0.0%
August 202515569.7%23.2%0.0%
September 202514287.3%5.6%0.0%
October 202521675.5%16.2%0.5%
November 202519478.9%12.9%0.0%
December 202518470.1%19.0%1.1%
January 202619769.0%17.8%2.0%
February 202621277.4%15.6%1.4%
March 202618868.1%19.1%4.3%
April 202620281.7%11.9%0.5%
May 202617869.7%18.0%1.1%
June 202618968.3%22.8%0.5%

What drove MCO to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 42.8% of 35,447 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.7%
Late aircraft42.8%
National airspace18.5%
Weather7.2%
Security0.9%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.