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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

72.4% of 3,676 official scheduled MCO-to-DTW flights arrived on time; 17.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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
72.4%arrived on time
17.9%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
3,676scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to DTW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DTW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 1,048 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.7% across 937 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,04888.9%5.9%0.9%
Late morning45481.5%9.0%0.7%
Afternoon1,17967.3%20.7%1.2%
Evening93756.7%31.4%1.8%
Night5860.3%31.0%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to DTW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DTW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.4% of 467 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.2% across 557 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday53765.4%22.2%2.0%
Tuesday47976.0%15.2%1.7%
Wednesday46781.4%11.3%0.2%
Thursday52776.3%14.0%0.8%
Friday53672.4%18.5%0.7%
Saturday57372.1%18.5%1.4%
Sunday55765.2%24.2%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to DTW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DTW airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.8% of 428 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 54.7% across 128 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,17073.5%17.1%1.0%
Spirit Airlines95068.1%21.6%1.8%
Frontier Airlines42881.8%11.7%0.9%
Southwest Airlines12854.7%25.0%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to DTW?

Among qualifying MCO-to-DTW month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 249 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.9% across 343 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202530670.9%20.6%0.7%
August 202529275.7%17.8%1.4%
September 202524988.0%7.6%0.4%
October 202532076.6%16.9%0.0%
November 202529279.8%11.3%0.3%
December 202534356.9%30.6%1.5%
January 202633168.6%20.2%0.9%
February 202635370.8%16.7%1.1%
March 202641359.1%24.7%4.8%
April 202634174.8%16.1%0.6%
May 202622480.8%11.6%0.4%
June 202621282.1%11.3%0.0%

What drove MCO to DTW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-DTW delay category, accounting for 36.8% of 68,428 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.8%
Late aircraft36.8%
National airspace23.4%
Weather4.8%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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