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Route on-time record

DAL to MCO: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas (Dallas Love Field) to Orlando (Orlando International Airport). 2,650 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 4326 at 6:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DAL → MCO

Dallas to Orlando: 2,650 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

70% chance on time

Check DAL to MCO fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $285 (Southwest 1300 on 2026-10-28). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 4326

    6:00 AM → 9:30 AM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (71 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 71 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 71 flights

    Find Southwest 4326 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 1580

    8:00 AM → 11:30 AM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 39 flights

    Find Southwest 1580 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 139

    9:45 AM → 1:20 PM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 139 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 296

    7:45 AM → 11:15 AM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 296 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 2681

    7:10 AM → 10:40 AM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 22 flights

    Find Southwest 2681 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Southwest 1491

    6:15 AM → 9:40 AM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find Southwest 1491 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Southwest 942

    10:20 AM → 1:45 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (17 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 17 flights

    Find Southwest 942 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Southwest 2199

    11:40 AM → 3:10 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 13 flights

    Find Southwest 2199 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Southwest 2345

    10:30 AM → 2:00 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 258; its record covers all of them.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    3.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (27 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (27 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 27 flights

    Find Southwest 2345 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Southwest 4221

    12:45 PM → 4:15 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 4221 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines70%

    2,650 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM88%

    744 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    457 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM65%

    386 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 3 to 6 PM58%

    614 flights · avg delay 26 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    404 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Thursday (70%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
78
F
79
M
68
A
73
M
65
J
67
J
64
A
74
S
81
O
80
N
82
D
78

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume25%
  • Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DAL to MCO questions

What time of day is best to fly DAL to MCO?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 56% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DAL to MCO?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,650 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DAL to MCO?
July (64% on time); the best was November (82%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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