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Route · MCO → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to DTW (Orlando to Detroit) ranks #291 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
21,666
Flights
#291 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 58%

Distance

957 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 343 143 5 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 292 57 1 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 320 75 0 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 249 29 1 0 DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 292 67 4 0 WN,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 306 86 2 1 DL,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 303 79 3 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
May 2025 305 75 0 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 349 63 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 428 109 6 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Feb 2025 338 75 1 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Jan 2025 308 86 2 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 321 73 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 288 39 0 0 NK,DL,F9
Oct 2024 269 27 20 0 DL,NK,F9
Sep 2024 229 32 1 0 NK,DL,F9
Aug 2024 305 83 6 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 279 81 12 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 301 78 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 330 87 2 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 349 65 5 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 406 144 6 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 364 75 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 357 108 7 1 DL,F9,NK,WN

MCO–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.4%) · weakest: June (70.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.4% on-time · ~282 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~389 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.6% on-time · ~276 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

84 of 7,631 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 7,631 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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs DTW

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: Detroit · fleet on-time rank #4005 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to DTW

The Orlando to Detroit corridor (MCO to DTW) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 21,666 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.1 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 957-mile route; over the last 24 months, 84 of 7,631 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 58% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–DTW peaks in October at 85.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~389 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.6%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to DTW ranks #291 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Detroit have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 21,666 flights. The average delay is 77.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (84 of 7,631 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 957 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

MCO–DTW is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.4% on-time) beats June (70.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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