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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

70.9% of 4,911 official scheduled MCO-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 17.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% 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
70.9%arrived on time
17.7%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
4,911scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to DFW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DFW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.1% of 1,631 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.6% across 854 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,63186.1%6.3%1.8%
Late morning1,00979.3%11.7%2.1%
Afternoon1,31861.3%24.9%3.3%
Evening85448.6%34.7%4.9%
Night9957.6%27.3%3.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to DFW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DFW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.2% of 643 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.3% across 742 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday72367.1%20.2%3.0%
Tuesday65176.8%12.1%3.4%
Wednesday64378.2%13.7%0.8%
Thursday72774.8%16.2%1.8%
Friday72072.4%18.1%1.4%
Saturday70565.4%20.6%4.5%
Sunday74263.3%22.2%4.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to DFW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DFW airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.8% of 733 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 66.8% across 512 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines3,63070.1%18.4%3.1%
Frontier Airlines73377.8%13.0%1.4%
Spirit Airlines51266.8%20.7%3.3%
Envoy Air3675.0%8.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to DFW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DFW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.5% of 376 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 55.7% across 370 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202544764.4%25.3%2.2%
August 202537055.7%31.6%3.0%
September 202537679.5%12.2%1.1%
October 202538675.4%14.5%1.8%
November 202537372.4%17.7%2.9%
December 202541077.1%12.9%0.2%
January 202644168.7%14.3%10.4%
February 202638579.0%11.9%0.8%
March 202645169.8%18.8%3.8%
April 202643675.0%13.5%1.4%
May 202642671.8%15.0%2.8%
June 202641063.2%25.1%2.7%

What drove MCO to DFW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 46.2% of 105,301 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.2%
Late aircraft46.2%
National airspace21.3%
Weather10.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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