81% of flights from Orlando to Los Angeles arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 66%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (89%). 7% 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 → LAX: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 54% of the time. About 1 in 16 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 86 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early81%
- 15–30 min late6.8%
- 30–60 min late5.0%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late0.9%
- 3+ hours late1.2%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 3,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,383 | 83% | 1.3% | −11 min | 5.6% | +72 min | Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines | 828 | 89% | 0.1% | −12 min | 3.7% | +57 min | United Airlines |
| American Airlines | 735 | 76% | 0.3% | −8 min | 10.6% | +100 min | American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 67% | 0.5% | +6 min | 6.6% | +49 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines | 206 | 78% | 1.0% | −8 min | 5.3% | +55 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 | Delta Air Lines | United Airlines | American Airlines | Frontier Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. | 93% | — | 86% | — |
| 7 a.m. | 95% | 93% | 83% | — |
| 9 a.m. | 90% | 93% | — | — |
| 10 a.m. | 90% | — | — | — |
| 3 p.m. | — | — | — | 76% |
| 4 p.m. | 79% | — | — | — |
| 5 p.m. | 69% | — | 66% | — |
| 7 p.m. | 72% | 85% | — | — |
Last flight of the day
On MCO → LAX, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.0% of the time, against 0.6% for its earlier flights (1.6× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 2.1% of the time (earlier flights: 0.6%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7:56 p.m. | 0.6% | 3.2% | 0.0% | first flight 7:06 a.m. |
| Delta Air Lines | 7:11 p.m. | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | first flight 6:21 a.m. |
| United Airlines | 7:37 p.m. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% | first flight 7:00 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 LAX 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 (87%). Worst: July (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 531 | 78% | 1.1% |
| Tuesday | 462 | 86% | 0.7% |
| Wednesday | 486 | 88% | 0.2% |
| Thursday | 523 | 81% | 0.2% |
| Friday | 519 | 80% | 0.2% |
| Saturday | 476 | 79% | 1.3% |
| Sunday | 520 | 75% | 1.4% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 16 · weather 7 · air traffic/airport 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 4145 | 6:00 a.m. | 206 | 78% | 1.0% | −8 min | Frontier Airlines |
| DL 484 | 6:05 a.m. | 365 | 94% | 0.5% | −15 min | Delta Air Lines |
| UA 2113 | 7:00 a.m. | 184 | 92% | 0.0% | −10 min | United Airlines |
| AA 1928 | 8:00 a.m. | 346 | 86% | 0.0% | −13 min | American Airlines |
| DL 504 | 9:45 a.m. | 365 | 90% | 1.4% | −14 min | Delta Air Lines |
| AA 1205 | 5:55 p.m. | 313 | 62% | 0.6% | +3 min | American Airlines |
| UA 1213 | 7:37 p.m. | 168 | 85% | 0.0% | −8 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 10 | 10% | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 10 | 30% | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 10 | 30% | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 10 | 30% | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 6 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MCO to LAX on time?
81% of 3,517 scheduled flights from Orlando, FL to Los Angeles, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCO to LAX?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (66%).
Which airline is most on time from MCO to LAX?
United Airlines: 89% of its 828 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 83%. American Airlines: 76%. Southwest Airlines: 67%. Frontier Airlines: 78%.
What month has the most delays from MCO to LAX?
July (68% on time). The best month is April (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from MCO to LAX more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last MCO–LAX flight of the day was cancelled 1.0% of the time over the past year, against 0.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LAX → MCO (return)
- Orlando (MCO) delays by hour
- Flights into Los Angeles LAX (LAX)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
- American Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines 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.