Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 64% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 7.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 534 mi
Best airline from RDU to MCO
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 18 min | 0.3% | 305 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 13 min | 1.4% | 1,632 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 18 min | 2.3% | 2,037 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 26 min | 2.4% | 1,448 |
| JetBlue Airways | 61% | 44 min | 2.5% | 119 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDU to MCO
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDU to MCO delayed?
- 22% of RDU–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RDU to MCO?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 305 flights. 5 airlines flew RDU–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDU to MCO?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDU to MCO?
- The scheduled RDU–MCO flight time averages 1h 53m over 534 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RDU to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 RDU to MCO?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,541 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.