MCO (Orlando) to BUF (Buffalo) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.MCO → BUF
MCO (Orlando) to BUF (Buffalo)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Frontier Airlines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 81% vs 72% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 81% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 72%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from MCO
75% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at BUF
79% on timeWhen flights into BUF are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BUF: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
BUF has a 2.7% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.