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Route · MCO → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
26,463
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 58%

Distance

985 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 410 92 1 1 F9,NK,AA
Nov 2025 373 92 11 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 386 87 7 1 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 376 70 4 3 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 370 150 11 3 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Jul 2025 447 145 10 4 AA,NK,F9,MQ
Jun 2025 431 115 11 1 AA,NK,F9,MQ
May 2025 412 161 6 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 380 94 5 1 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 460 119 16 2 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 372 76 2 1 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 411 92 22 1 AA,F9,NK
Dec 2024 415 97 13 4 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 404 65 7 1 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 389 46 29 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 371 74 1 0 NK,AA,F9
Aug 2024 365 122 8 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 422 163 4 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 416 118 10 2 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 433 162 19 4 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 415 119 12 3 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 484 202 9 3 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 402 97 0 1 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 435 169 5 1 AA,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

223 of 9,779 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

39 of 9,779 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to DFW

The Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (MCO to DFW) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 26,463 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.2 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 985-mile route; over the last 24 months, 223 of 9,779 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 58% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to DFW?
Flights from Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 26,463 flights. The average delay is 84.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (223 of 9,779 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to DFW?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 985 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (58% 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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