Possible delays for F9 1978 (MCO → BOS) as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 92.6% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 42 minutes. None were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
Likely delayed
Likely delayed: MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Scheduled to leave at 6:00 AM local time. This flight number flew about 4 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Frontier for official times. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| MCO → BOS Orlando, FL to Boston, MA | 6:00 AM → 9:09 AM | 93% |
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How reliable is F9 1978?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 92.6% |
| Average delay when late | 42 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 54 |
Best and worst days to fly F9 1978
F9 1978 was most reliable on Wednesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (83%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Frontier to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights MCO → BOS
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is F9 1978 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Frontier app.
Is F9 1978 usually on time?
F9 1978 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 92.6% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 42 minutes when late.
How often is F9 1978 cancelled?
0% of F9 1978 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.