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Route · DFW → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Orlando

The DFW–MCO corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Orlando, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 985 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.1%
On-time
-7.9 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
26,504
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 81%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 51%

Distance

985 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 411 124 2 1 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 374 120 9 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 388 139 9 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 375 76 5 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 369 181 11 4 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Jul 2025 447 211 12 6 AA,NK,F9,MQ
Jun 2025 432 193 12 0 AA,NK,F9,MQ
May 2025 412 165 7 4 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 378 140 5 2 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 460 142 17 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 375 88 2 1 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 411 82 22 0 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 419 120 12 2 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 402 77 8 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 391 73 29 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 372 101 1 0 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 366 113 9 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 421 198 6 1 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 416 185 10 5 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 431 188 18 2 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 413 128 13 0 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 484 197 8 2 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 403 77 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 436 156 6 1 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

233 of 9,786 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

32 of 9,786 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to MCO

On-time performance on the DFW to MCO pairing (Dallas/Fort Worth to Orlando) trails a chunk of the network: 71.1% of 26,504 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 76.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 985 miles across 9 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.4% (233 of 9,786 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 81% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 51% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to MCO?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Orlando have a 71.1% on-time rate based on 26,504 flights. The average delay is 76.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (233 of 9,786 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to MCO?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 985 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (81% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (51% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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