BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Orlando, FL (MCO) to Detroit, MI (DTW) flight delay odds

Historically, 72.4% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 3,676 flights.

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

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 morning1,04888.9%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%

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
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%

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
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%

Monthly trend

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

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 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.

Airline34.8%
Late aircraft36.8%
National airspace23.4%
Weather4.8%
Security0.2%
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.