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Route · IAD → MCO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Orlando

The IAD–MCO corridor (Washington, DC → Orlando, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 758 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.7%
On-time
-0.3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
8,950
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

May 2025 63%

Distance

758 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 172 40 0 0 F9,UA
Nov 2025 171 38 2 0 UA,F9
Oct 2025 177 30 0 0 UA,F9
Sep 2025 171 16 0 1 UA,F9
Aug 2025 178 52 1 1 F9,UA
Jul 2025 176 53 3 0 UA,F9
Jun 2025 197 56 0 0 UA,F9
May 2025 206 76 0 0 UA,F9
Apr 2025 218 52 0 0 F9,UA
Mar 2025 217 50 1 0 UA,F9
Feb 2025 187 38 1 0 UA,F9
Jan 2025 192 48 2 0 UA,F9
Dec 2024 164 36 2 1 F9,UA
Nov 2024 163 23 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2024 124 8 8 0 UA
Sep 2024 120 16 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 124 32 4 0 UA
Jul 2024 124 41 3 1 UA
Jun 2024 120 32 0 1 UA
May 2024 145 30 1 0 UA
Apr 2024 150 23 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 155 43 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 139 22 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 141 33 21 0 UA

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

50 of 3,931 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 3,931 flights

What the Data Says About IAD to MCO

8,950 tracked flights put the IAD to MCO pairing (Washington to Orlando) at a 78.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.9 minutes on average. Across the 758-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,931 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 63% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAD to MCO?
Flights from Washington to Orlando have a 78.7% on-time rate based on 8,950 flights. The average delay is 72.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAD to MCO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 3,931 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAD to MCO?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Orlando (MCO) is approximately 758 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAD to MCO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (63% 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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