BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCAMCO

Washington, DC (DCA) to Orlando, FL (MCO) flight delay odds

Historically, 73.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 4,588 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
73.0%arrived on time
16.6%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
4,588scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.4 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,65183.5%8.2%2.2%
Late morning91177.9%13.6%1.3%
Afternoon1,10267.7%20.3%1.9%
Evening92455.6%30.3%3.4%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday66672.4%13.4%5.1%
Tuesday65778.5%13.1%2.1%
Wednesday64278.0%12.3%1.7%
Thursday65670.6%19.7%0.6%
Friday66371.6%19.0%1.2%
Saturday64176.1%16.2%0.6%
Sunday66364.0%22.6%3.8%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,81874.4%15.6%2.4%
Southwest Airlines1,09772.0%17.1%1.4%
JetBlue Airways94570.2%19.9%1.7%
Delta Air Lines71374.6%14.2%3.6%
Republic Airways1580.0%20.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539564.1%21.3%4.3%
August 202538567.0%22.3%1.8%
September 202535877.9%14.0%0.0%
October 202539880.2%13.8%0.0%
November 202537271.8%17.5%3.2%
December 202541264.8%22.1%0.7%
January 202637868.8%14.6%7.7%
February 202634470.6%20.3%1.2%
March 202638072.6%12.4%4.5%
April 202638383.6%11.5%0.0%
May 202639480.5%13.5%0.5%
June 202638974.6%16.2%2.3%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline31.9%
Late aircraft41.5%
National airspace23.4%
Weather2.9%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.