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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Orlando, FL (MCO) flight delay odds

70.0% of 1,202 official scheduled RIC-to-MCO flights arrived on time; 18.2% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.0%arrived on time
18.2%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
1,202scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to MCO?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MCO departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 272 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.5% across 275 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning27289.3%5.5%1.1%
Late morning21781.6%6.5%2.3%
Afternoon41162.0%21.7%1.9%
Evening27553.5%34.9%2.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to MCO?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MCO weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 126 flights. Sunday was lowest at 57.2% across 194 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday19761.9%19.3%5.1%
Tuesday12681.7%13.5%0.8%
Wednesday12683.3%7.1%0.8%
Thursday18676.3%16.1%1.1%
Friday19570.8%19.0%0.5%
Saturday17868.0%23.6%0.6%
Sunday19457.2%23.7%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to MCO?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MCO airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.3% of 320 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 54.5% across 202 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways67672.2%17.3%2.4%
Southwest Airlines32075.3%13.8%0.9%
Spirit Airlines20254.5%28.7%2.5%
Frontier Airlines475.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to MCO?

Among qualifying RIC-to-MCO month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.8% of 80 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 56.8% across 95 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511060.9%28.2%1.8%
August 20259459.6%29.8%0.0%
September 20258088.8%7.5%0.0%
October 20259479.8%8.5%0.0%
November 202512377.2%11.4%1.6%
December 202512862.5%28.1%0.8%
January 202610961.5%17.4%10.1%
February 20269556.8%25.3%2.1%
March 202611767.5%18.8%5.1%
April 20269479.8%11.7%0.0%
May 20267882.1%7.7%0.0%
June 20268073.8%17.5%0.0%

What drove RIC to MCO delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RIC-to-MCO delay category, accounting for 49.6% of 25,620 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline25.7%
Late aircraft49.6%
National airspace22.4%
Weather2.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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