Denver (DEN) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–MCO. November 2025 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 63% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,547 mi
Best airline from DEN to MCO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 0.8% | 3,837 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 19 min | 1.6% | 1,782 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 15 min | 0.9% | 4,024 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to MCO delayed?
- 23% of DEN–MCO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to MCO?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 3,837 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to MCO?
- The scheduled DEN–MCO flight time averages 3h 40m over 1,547 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DEN to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to MCO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 9,643 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.