Best Time to Fly MCO to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,579 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 69.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 74.8%, while JetBlue trailed at 64.4%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCO to DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 74.8% | 85 min | 3.6% | 713 |
| American Airlines | 71.0% | 85 min | 2.3% | 1,815 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67.6% | 54 min | 1.6% | 1,093 |
| JetBlue | 64.4% | 73 min | 1.9% | 942 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,245 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.5% | 2.3% | 398 |
| 7am–8am | 89.0% | 1.8% | 568 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.6% | 629 |
| 9am–10am | 85.6% | 0.8% | 623 |
| 10am–11am | 83.4% | 2.8% | 581 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.3% | 1.1% | 741 |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.1% | 1.5% | 466 |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.2% | 1.0% | 604 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.3% | 2.7% | 811 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.1% | 2.1% | 605 |
| 4pm–5pm | 50.2% | 1.6% | 304 |
| 5pm–6pm | 50.3% | 5.8% | 191 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.1% | 2.5% | 531 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.5% | 3.2% | 824 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.8% | 3.3% | 905 |
| 9pm–10pm | 59.3% | 3.2% | 464 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCO to DCA
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) | 82.9% | +10.0 pts | 0.0% | 164 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.7% | -4.2 pts | 0.0% | 397 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.1% | -13.8 pts | 3.8% | 1,580 |
| All other days | 72.9% | — | 2.1% | 7,104 |
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).