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Route · MCO → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to DFW (Orlando to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #181 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
26,463
Flights
#181 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

MCO–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.2%) · weakest: July (68.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.2% on-time · ~363 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~410 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.3% on-time · ~392 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

223 of 9,779 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

39 of 9,779 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MCO - Orlando

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

MCO on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MCO departures

From MCO, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 71 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 26 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #4288 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–DFW peaks in October at 83.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~410 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.3%, a 14.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to DFW ranks #181 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 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.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 MCO–DFW data

MCO–DFW is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.2% on-time) beats July (68.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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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