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

Orlando, FL (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) flight delay odds

75.4% of 2,702 official scheduled MCO-to-RDU flights arrived on time; 15.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.4%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,702scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCO to RDU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-RDU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 645 flights. Night was lowest at 54.2% across 177 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning64589.3%5.3%0.9%
Late morning45281.9%10.2%2.4%
Afternoon80175.8%16.6%1.4%
Evening62761.7%26.0%2.4%
Night17754.2%30.5%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCO to RDU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-RDU weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 327 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.2% across 432 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday40169.8%18.7%2.5%
Tuesday33977.0%13.9%1.2%
Wednesday32782.9%10.1%0.6%
Thursday39979.7%13.3%1.0%
Friday39978.7%14.5%1.0%
Saturday40575.6%15.8%2.7%
Sunday43266.2%23.1%3.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MCO to RDU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-RDU airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 81.4% of 129 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 70.4% across 844 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,00577.2%14.0%2.4%
Southwest Airlines84470.4%18.4%1.9%
Frontier Airlines72477.5%16.2%1.1%
Republic Airways12981.4%13.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCO to RDU?

Among qualifying MCO-to-RDU month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 204 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 63.1% across 260 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202521664.8%24.5%2.8%
August 202521267.0%25.0%0.5%
September 202520489.7%6.4%0.0%
October 202523482.1%11.5%0.4%
November 202520284.2%8.9%3.0%
December 202522673.9%17.3%0.9%
January 202622670.4%14.6%8.0%
February 202623271.6%21.1%0.0%
March 202626063.1%20.4%4.2%
April 202624178.0%14.1%0.4%
May 202622982.5%10.5%0.4%
June 202622080.0%15.5%0.5%

What drove MCO to RDU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCO-to-RDU delay category, accounting for 51.1% of 47,579 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.1%
Late aircraft51.1%
National airspace13.1%
Weather5.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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