Which airline is most reliable for MCO (Orlando) to ROC (Rochester)?

The most reliable airline on the MCO to ROC route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MCO to ROC?

About 17% of flights from MCO to ROC experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MCO to ROC flights?

When flights from MCO to ROC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MCO to ROC flight?

With 83% of MCO to ROC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ROC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MCO → ROC

MCO (Orlando) to ROC (Rochester)

MCO (Orlando) to ROC (Rochester) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 85% vs Southwest Airlines at 82%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 85% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 82%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MCO

75% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MCO has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ROC

81% on time

When flights into ROC are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ROC: TSA is ~11 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

ROC has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.