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Route on-time record

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

Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Orlando (Orlando International Airport). 5,347 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2093 at 7:00 AM.

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

PHL → MCO

Philadelphia to Orlando: 5,347 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 57% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

72% 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 · American 2093

    7:00 AM → 9:39 AM2h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3177, 2961; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 349 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 1865

    5:45 AM → 8:20 AM2h 35m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 1865 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Spirit 1480

    7:30 AM → 10:05 AM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

    Find Spirit 1480 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 1437

    6:40 AM → 9:10 AM2h 30m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 87% 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: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 47 flights

    Find Southwest 1437 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2101

    8:25 AM → 11:10 AM2h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1697; its record covers all of them.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 55 flights

    Find American 2101 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Southwest 4422

    6:50 AM → 9:20 AM2h 30m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find Southwest 4422 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 2084

    8:37 AM → 11:26 AM2h 49m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (230 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 230 flights

    Find American 2084 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 3137

    8:10 PM → 11:10 PM3h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 3137 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Spirit 380

    5:00 AM → 7:30 AM2h 30m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    11.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (81 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 11.0% of the time (10 of 91).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 81 flights

    Find Spirit 380 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Frontier 2415

    5:05 AM → 7:43 AM2h 42m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    35 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 234 flights

    Find Frontier 2415 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines72%

    642 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • American Airlines71%

    2,566 flights · 72% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines69%

    645 flights · 72% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines67%

    1,494 flights · 69% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    1,687 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 9 AM to noon78%

    699 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • Noon to 3 PM72%

    822 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 3 to 6 PM57%

    1,104 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • 6 to 9 PM58%

    792 flights · avg delay 34 min

  • After 9 PM63%

    243 flights · avg delay 35 min

Best day: Tuesday (80%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

Smarter routing

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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
70
F
77
M
76
A
80
M
70
J
63
J
57
A
65
S
77
O
81
N
81
D
72

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft45%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume25%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
  • Severe weather5%

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

PHL to MCO questions

What time of day is best to fly PHL to MCO?
Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 57% for departures 3 to 6 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 PHL to MCO?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 642 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 PHL to MCO?
July (57% on time); the best was October (81%), 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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