Best Time to Fly DAL to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,638 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 70.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (68%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DAL to MCO on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 70.2% | 53 min | 1.6% | 2,638 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,278 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.4% | 0.6% | 726 |
| 7am–8am | 84.7% | 1.0% | 410 |
| 8am–9am | 86.5% | 1.2% | 344 |
| 9am–10am | 84.0% | 1.9% | 364 |
| 10am–11am | 73.5% | 2.4% | 293 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.3% | 3.4% | 239 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.0% | 1.2% | 251 |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.9% | 2.4% | 250 |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.4% | 3.1% | 161 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.1% | 1.7% | 359 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.1% | 1.1% | 449 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.0% | 1.2% | 430 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.6% | 2.3% | 343 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.1% | 3.0% | 335 |
| 8pm–9pm | 52.6% | 2.3% | 219 |
| 9pm–10pm | 61.7% | 1.0% | 96 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 9 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAL to MCO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 88.9% | +14.4 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.5% | -5.0 pts | 1.2% | 252 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.6% | -12.9 pts | 1.5% | 934 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 1.8% | 3,984 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).