Orlando International Airport (MCO) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 16,499

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 4.85%

In July 2025, Orlando International Airport handled 16,499 departures, reflecting a year-over-year change of 4.85%. The adjustment mainly stems from capacity fine‑tuning during peak summer demand, while the Orlando leisure market kept volumes resilient across the U.S. network. This pattern indicates steady demand with schedule optimization rather than structural shifts.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 62.99%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 4.15%

Cancelled Flights: 182

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −57.97%

Departure OTP at Orlando International Airport reached 62.99%, with a year-over-year change of 4.15%; cancellations totaled 182 (−57.97%). Weather pulses and ATC flow programs around Florida contributed to variability, leading to some queues at pushback and taxi. Travelers should consider tight gate turns and afternoon convection when planning connections.

Airlines Serving MCO

Major U.S. network and low‑cost carriers operate at Orlando International Airport, providing dense coverage across the East Coast, Midwest, and key leisure markets in the Caribbean and Latin America. High‑frequency domestic links and seasonal long‑haul options support Orlando’s role as a large originating market and family‑travel hub.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, the hub expects generally stable schedules with OTP near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks may cause brief delays. Passengers are advised to book morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on peak days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the airport app.