Orlando (MCO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MCO–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 57% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 56%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 985 mi
Best airline from MCO to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 17 min | 2.1% | 1,500 |
| Envoy Air | 76% | 14 min | 0.0% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 25 min | 2.8% | 7,445 |
| Spirit Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 2.0% | 1,175 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to DFW delayed?
- 27% of MCO–DFW 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCO to DFW?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,500 flights. 4 airlines flew MCO–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 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 MCO to DFW?
- The scheduled MCO–DFW flight time averages 3h 4m over 985 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MCO to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,182 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.