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Route · MCO → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to RDU (Orlando to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #706 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
13,970
Flights
#706 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 61%

Distance

534 mi

Carriers

31

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 226 57 2 0 DL,YX,WN,F9
Nov 2025 202 26 6 0 DL,F9,WN
Oct 2025 234 41 1 0 WN,YX,DL,F9
Sep 2025 204 21 0 0 WN,DL,YX,F9
Aug 2025 212 69 1 0 WN,YX,F9,DL
Jul 2025 216 68 6 2 DL,WN,YX,F9
Jun 2025 221 60 3 1 DL,WN,YX,F9
May 2025 231 67 0 0 DL,WN,YX,F9
Apr 2025 248 50 1 0 DL,F9,WN,YX
Mar 2025 263 61 2 0 DL,WN,YX,F9
Feb 2025 199 43 1 0 WN,YX,DL,F9
Jan 2025 194 35 1 1 DL,WN,YX,F9
Dec 2024 198 30 1 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 188 22 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 214 18 18 0 WN,DL,F9,B6
Sep 2024 210 40 1 2 WN,B6,DL,F9
Aug 2024 211 77 6 1 B6,DL,F9,WN
Jul 2024 242 83 6 1 B6,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 241 61 2 0 B6,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 237 65 0 0 B6,DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 236 47 3 2 B6,DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 261 101 3 1 B6,DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 217 56 1 0 B6,DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 234 55 1 1 B6,DL,F9,WN

MCO–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.9%) · weakest: July (68.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.9% on-time · ~183 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~235 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.5% on-time · ~200 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

66 of 5,339 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

12 of 5,339 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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs RDU

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: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #3896 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to RDU

The Orlando to Raleigh/Durham corridor (MCO to RDU) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,970 tracked flights. Late flights run 81.7 minutes behind on average. 31 carriers cover the 534-mile route; over the last 24 months, 66 of 5,339 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–RDU peaks in November at 85.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~235 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.5%, a 17.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to RDU ranks #706 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 RDU? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Raleigh/Durham have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 13,970 flights. The average delay is 81.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (66 of 5,339 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 534 miles. This route is served by 31 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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–RDU data

MCO–RDU is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.9% on-time) beats July (68.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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