Orlando (MCO) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 59% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 7.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 973 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to DAL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to DAL delayed?
- 26% of MCO–DAL 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to DAL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to DAL?
- The scheduled MCO–DAL flight time averages 2h 51m over 973 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MCO to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 MCO to DAL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,549 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.