71% of flights from Charlotte Amalie to Orlando arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 2 p.m. departures ran on time 73% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 68%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (76%). 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 STT → MCO: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 123 three hours or more; 1.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early71%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late7.1%
- 1–2 hours late5.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late0.8%
- Diverted1.4%
- Cancelled1.9%
Share of all 368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 200 | 76% | 0.0% | −3 min | 3.0% | +46 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 168 | 65% | 4.2% | −3 min | 13.7% | +67 min | Spirit 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 STT). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | 82% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (78%). Worst: March (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 43 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 42 | — | — |
| Thursday | 54 | — | — |
| Friday | 58 | — | — |
| Saturday | 58 | — | — |
| Sunday | 54 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 4 · airline 3
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Questions
How often are flights from STT to MCO on time?
71% of 368 scheduled flights from Charlotte Amalie, VI to Orlando, FL 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 STT to MCO?
Flights scheduled to leave at 2 p.m. were the most reliable (73% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (68%).
Which airline is most on time from STT to MCO?
Southwest Airlines: 76% of its 200 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 65%.
What month has the most delays from STT to MCO?
March (59% on time). The best month is June (78%), over 2023–2026.
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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.