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Route on-time record

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

Orlando (Orlando International Airport) to West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport). 543 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 3171 at 10:20 AM.

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MCO → PBI

Orlando to West Palm Beach: 543 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

0.6%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

85% on time vs 37% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

70% chance on time

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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 3171

    10:20 AM → 11:20 AM1h 00m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; After 9 PM: 37%).
    • 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 · 47 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 2447

    8:50 PM → 9:50 PM1h 00m nonstop

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

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 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).
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines70%

    543 flights · 71% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    261 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    250 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • After 9 PM37%

    31 flights · avg delay 38 min

Best day: Tuesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (65%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2025 to May 2026. One year of data, so a single stormy month can stand out.

J
72
F
67
M
36
A
68
M
58
J
-
J
-
A
70
S
82
O
77
N
89
D
74

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft58%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%

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 PBI questions

What time of day is best to fly MCO to PBI?
9 AM to noon: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 37% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from MCO to PBI?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 543 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 PBI?
March (36% on time); the best was November (89%), from one year of data, so one bad storm season can move a month.
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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