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Route on-time record

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

Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) to Orlando (Orlando International Airport). 815 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 508 at 6:35 AM.

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

ORF → MCO

Norfolk to Orlando: 815 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 68% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

75% chance on time

Check ORF to MCO fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $133 (Frontier 3783 on 2026-10-25). 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 508

    6:35 AM → 8:40 AM2h 05m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 94% 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 (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Short track record (47 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 47 flights

    Find Southwest 508 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 2383

    6:20 AM → 8:30 AM2h 10m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).
    • Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 2383 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Frontier 3783

    9:12 PM → 11:28 PM2h 16m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find Frontier 3783 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Spirit 545

    3:15 PM → 5:22 PM2h 07m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-27.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    11.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 82% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Spirit 545 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Spirit 1510

    6:45 AM → 8:51 AM2h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-14.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    16.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 16.7% of the time (13 of 78).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 68%).

    Moderate track record · 65 flights

    Find Spirit 1510 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Frontier 2287

    3:26 PM → 5:41 PM2h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (139 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 139 flights

    Find Frontier 2287 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines75%

    382 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines74%

    270 flights · 77% on time as flown · 4.7% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines72%

    163 flights · 73% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM88%

    200 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    64 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    162 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    263 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM68%

    82 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • After 9 PM79%

    44 flights · avg delay 15 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (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
79
F
79
M
72
A
79
M
74
J
66
J
62
A
65
S
81
O
85
N
80
D
75

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume37%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)17%
  • Severe weather2%

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

ORF to MCO questions

What time of day is best to fly ORF to MCO?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures 6 to 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 ORF to MCO?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 382 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 ORF to MCO?
July (62% on time); the best was October (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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