Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 81% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 47% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 65% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (76% vs 54%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 985 mi
Best airline from DFW to MCO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 0.0% | 62 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 17 min | 2.5% | 1,181 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 2.5% | 1,495 |
| American Airlines | 61% | 28 min | 2.8% | 7,450 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 71% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 26 min |
| Friday | 65% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 58% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MCO delayed?
- 35% of DFW–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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MCO?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 62 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MCO?
- The scheduled DFW–MCO flight time averages 2h 41m over 985 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MCO flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to MCO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 81%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,188 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.