74% of flights from Orlando to Aguadilla arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 5 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 11 p.m. ones 76%. Most reliable airline: Frontier Airlines (77%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for MCO → BQN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 48% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 85 three hours or more; 1.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late7.5%
- 30–60 min late7.1%
- 1–2 hours late5.9%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled1.9%
Share of all 1,018 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 570 | 72% | 2.1% | −2 min | 10.5% | +69 min | JetBlue |
| Frontier Airlines | 448 | 77% | 1.6% | −8 min | 6.7% | +65 min | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at MCO). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | JetBlue | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 91% | — |
| 11 p.m. | — | 75% |
Last flight of the day
On MCO → BQN, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.5% of the time, against 0.9% for its earlier flights (2.6× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.4% of the time (earlier flights: 1.9%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 2:30 p.m. | 3.0% | 1.8% | 1.0% | first flight 5:01 a.m. |
| Frontier Airlines | 11:17 p.m. | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | first flight 8:40 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in BQN tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (80%). Worst: August (67%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 140 | 73% | 2.1% |
| Tuesday | 131 | 80% | 0.8% |
| Wednesday | 125 | 83% | 2.4% |
| Thursday | 152 | 70% | 1.3% |
| Friday | 146 | 77% | 0.7% |
| Saturday | 163 | 74% | 1.8% |
| Sunday | 161 | 65% | 3.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 9 · airline 6 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 430 | 5:01 a.m. | 309 | 77% | 2.3% | −6 min | JetBlue |
| F9 1098 | 8:40 a.m. | 139 | 82% | 0.7% | −10 min | Frontier Airlines |
| B6 730 | 2:30 p.m. | 189 | 69% | 2.6% | 0 min | JetBlue |
| F9 1954 | 11:17 p.m. | 309 | 75% | 1.9% | −7 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 3 |
| Nov 9, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to BQN on time?
74% of 1,018 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Aguadilla, PR arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to BQN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 5 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 11 p.m. departures were the least (76%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to BQN?
Frontier Airlines: 77% of its 448 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 72%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to BQN?
August (67% on time). The best month is April (80%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from MCO to BQN more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last MCO–BQN flight of the day was cancelled 2.5% of the time over the past year, against 0.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BQN → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
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- JetBlue on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.