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Route · DAL → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Orlando

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to MCO (Dallas to Orlando) ranks #734 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.7%
On-time
-3.3 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
13,561
Flights
#734 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 62%

Distance

973 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 236 54 1 2 WN
Nov 2025 222 51 5 0 WN
Oct 2025 228 57 2 2 WN
Sep 2025 154 23 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 172 57 3 2 WN
Jul 2025 250 96 1 2 WN
Jun 2025 243 81 0 1 WN
May 2025 234 78 6 1 WN
Apr 2025 230 62 1 1 WN
Mar 2025 238 55 3 0 WN
Feb 2025 191 42 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 213 30 7 0 WN
Dec 2024 239 61 3 0 WN
Nov 2024 228 37 1 0 WN
Oct 2024 224 29 17 0 WN
Sep 2024 167 35 0 1 WN
Aug 2024 183 57 5 0 WN
Jul 2024 249 81 3 2 WN
Jun 2024 240 83 1 2 WN
May 2024 232 78 9 3 WN
Apr 2024 226 57 5 0 WN
Mar 2024 240 76 7 2 WN
Feb 2024 224 35 2 0 WN
Jan 2024 242 65 2 0 WN

DAL–MCO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (82.3%) · weakest: July (66.0%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.1%

Strongest calendar month

January

82.3% on-time · ~183 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~208 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.0% on-time · ~208 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

85 of 5,305 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

21 of 5,305 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DAL and MCO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DAL vs MCO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Orlando · fleet on-time rank #4355 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to MCO

The Dallas to Orlando corridor (DAL to MCO) posts a 75.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,561 tracked flights. Late flights run 62.0 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 973-mile route; over the last 24 months, 85 of 5,305 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–MCO peaks in January at 82.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~208 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.0%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to MCO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to MCO ranks #734 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DAL to MCO? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Orlando have a 75.7% on-time rate based on 13,561 flights. The average delay is 62.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to MCO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (85 of 5,305 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to MCO? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 973 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to MCO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
MCO Airport

Orlando
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DAL–MCO data

DAL–MCO is mid-pack at 75.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and MCO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, January (82.3% on-time) beats July (66.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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