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

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

67.2% of 4,586 official scheduled MCO-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 21.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.0% 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 SIGNALVariable
67.2%arrived on time
21.1%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
4,586scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to DCA?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 712 flights. Evening was lowest at 54.0% across 1,076 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning71289.2%5.3%1.4%
Late morning1,04579.8%11.3%1.1%
Afternoon1,44258.9%26.3%1.6%
Evening1,07654.0%31.7%3.6%
Night31158.5%29.9%2.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to DCA?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DCA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 75.6% of 656 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.2% across 664 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday66662.8%20.4%3.5%
Tuesday65675.6%14.5%1.2%
Wednesday64272.4%17.6%1.4%
Thursday65567.5%20.6%1.2%
Friday66364.4%26.5%1.1%
Saturday64068.9%21.9%1.2%
Sunday66459.2%26.2%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to DCA?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DCA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 70.7% of 713 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 63.3% across 942 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,81867.8%21.8%2.2%
Southwest Airlines1,09766.9%20.1%1.2%
JetBlue Airways94263.3%23.5%1.4%
Delta Air Lines71370.7%18.1%3.8%
Republic Airways1693.8%6.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to DCA?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DCA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 76.5% of 395 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 52.3% across 394 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202539452.3%33.8%3.6%
August 202538658.0%31.3%1.3%
September 202535976.3%15.0%0.3%
October 202539774.3%17.1%0.3%
November 202537268.0%19.9%3.5%
December 202541168.1%21.4%0.5%
January 202637964.6%19.8%6.9%
February 202634358.0%24.5%1.5%
March 202638062.4%22.1%3.9%
April 202638375.7%17.0%0.0%
May 202639576.5%12.9%0.8%
June 202638771.6%18.6%2.1%

What drove MCO to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 46.1% of 108,632 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.1%
Late aircraft46.1%
National airspace25.6%
Weather6.1%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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