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Route · MCO → IAD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Washington

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.1%
On-time
+1.1 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
8,955
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 68%

Distance

758 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 172 31 0 0 F9,UA
Nov 2025 171 29 2 0 UA,F9
Oct 2025 177 33 0 0 UA,F9
Sep 2025 171 17 0 0 UA,F9
Aug 2025 178 41 1 0 F9,UA
Jul 2025 176 48 3 2 UA,F9
Jun 2025 197 59 0 2 UA,F9
May 2025 207 58 0 0 UA,F9
Apr 2025 218 36 0 1 F9,UA
Mar 2025 217 45 2 1 UA,F9
Feb 2025 187 34 1 0 UA,F9
Jan 2025 191 34 1 0 UA,F9
Dec 2024 164 33 2 0 F9,UA
Nov 2024 163 16 1 0 UA,F9
Oct 2024 124 8 8 0 UA
Sep 2024 120 17 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 124 40 3 1 UA
Jul 2024 124 38 3 0 UA
Jun 2024 120 33 1 0 UA
May 2024 147 35 1 0 UA
Apr 2024 150 19 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 155 41 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 139 21 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 141 28 18 0 UA

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

48 of 3,933 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 3,933 flights

What the Data Says About MCO to IAD

8,955 tracked flights put the MCO to IAD pairing (Orlando to Washington) at a 80.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 82.5 minutes on average. Across the 758-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (3,933 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 68% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCO to IAD?
Flights from Orlando to Washington have a 80.1% on-time rate based on 8,955 flights. The average delay is 82.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to IAD?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (48 of 3,933 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to IAD?
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Washington (IAD) is approximately 758 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to IAD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (68% 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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