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Route on-time record

MCO to ALB: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Orlando (Orlando International Airport) to Albany (Albany International Airport). 1,064 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1715 at 8:15 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

MCO → ALB

Orlando to Albany: 1,064 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 31% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

71% chance on time

Check MCO to ALB fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $216 (Southwest 4549 on 2026-10-21). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 1715

    8:15 AM → 11:05 AM2h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 31%).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 1715 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 1077

    8:55 AM → 11:40 AM2h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 31%).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 24 flights

    Find Southwest 1077 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2927

    8:40 AM → 11:25 AM2h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 31%).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 33 flights

    Find Southwest 2927 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 1544

    6:35 AM → 9:20 AM2h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; After 9 PM: 31%).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 1544 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · JetBlue 2719

    10:45 AM → 1:35 PM2h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 34 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 34 flights

    Find JetBlue 2719 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · JetBlue 2919

    8:20 PM → 11:12 PM2h 52m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (213 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 213 flights

    Find JetBlue 2919 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Southwest 3828

    8:20 PM → 11:10 PM2h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    42%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 42% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

    Find Southwest 3828 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Southwest 3069

    7:35 PM → 10:20 PM2h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    53%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    36 min
    • Arrived on time 48% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

    Find Southwest 3069 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines71%

    638 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

  • JetBlue70%

    426 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM90%

    219 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    181 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    131 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM61%

    102 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    393 flights · avg delay 28 min

  • After 9 PM31%

    38 flights · avg delay 45 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Saturday (70%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
82
F
72
M
67
A
76
M
71
J
72
J
71
A
71
S
85
O
80
N
85
D
71

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft50%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume19%
  • Severe weather3%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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MCO to ALB questions

What time of day is best to fly MCO to ALB?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 31% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from MCO to ALB?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 71% chance of operating and arriving on time over 638 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on MCO to ALB?
March (67% on time); the best was November (85%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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