BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MCO→DAL

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

71.1% of 2,644 official scheduled MCO-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 16.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
71.1%arrived on time
16.9%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
2,644scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to DAL?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.0% of 652 flights. Night was lowest at 52.6% across 95 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning65289.0%4.1%1.2%
Late morning49976.0%11.6%2.2%
Afternoon66770.5%17.4%1.3%
Evening73154.9%29.1%1.9%
Night9552.6%35.8%2.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to DAL?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DAL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.8% of 372 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.0% across 384 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday38367.9%19.6%1.8%
Tuesday38377.3%14.1%0.8%
Wednesday37279.8%9.4%0.5%
Thursday37573.3%13.9%1.1%
Friday37774.3%17.0%1.9%
Saturday37063.2%22.7%2.2%
Sunday38462.0%21.9%3.4%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MCO-to-DAL airline threshold: 71.1% of 2,644 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,64471.1%16.9%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to DAL?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DAL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 154 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 58.6% across 232 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202525067.6%20.0%0.4%
August 202517168.4%25.1%0.0%
September 202515483.8%10.4%0.0%
October 202522869.3%17.5%1.8%
November 202522275.7%13.5%3.2%
December 202523872.7%15.5%1.3%
January 202622275.2%11.7%4.1%
February 202620974.6%13.9%1.9%
March 202624672.0%18.7%3.3%
April 202623472.6%14.5%0.0%
May 202623867.2%15.5%2.1%
June 202623258.6%25.9%1.3%

What drove MCO to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 39.6% of 41,168 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.8%
Late aircraft39.6%
National airspace24.3%
Weather4.4%
Security0.9%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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