Route on-time record

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

Orlando (Orlando International Airport) to Dallas (Dallas Love Field). 2,656 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 4650 at 6:35 AM.

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MCO → DAL

Orlando to Dallas: 2,656 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

1.6%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 55% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

72% chance on time

Check MCO to DAL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $296 (Southwest 2703 on 2026-10-29). 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 · Southwest 4650
6:35 AM → 8:25 AM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#2 · Southwest 3803
6:15 AM → 8:15 AM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% 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: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#3 · Southwest 3318
7:35 AM → 9:40 AM3h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
6.7%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 14 flights
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#4 · Southwest 1559
8:20 AM → 10:15 AM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#5 · Southwest 2627
8:35 AM → 10:25 AM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#6 · Southwest 2456
12:05 PM → 2:00 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#7 · Southwest 1562
10:00 AM → 12:05 PM3h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#8 · Southwest 4478
9:10 AM → 11:00 AM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#9 · Southwest 3842
2:25 PM → 4:30 PM3h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 80% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 28 flights
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#10 · Southwest 1676
2:15 PM → 4:10 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines72%
2,656 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM92%
648 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon79%
485 flights · avg delay 12 min
Noon to 3 PM76%
393 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM65%
528 flights · avg delay 23 min
6 to 9 PM55%
524 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft40%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)30%
Air traffic control and airport volume24%
Severe weather4%

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

MCO to DAL questions

What time of day is best to fly MCO to DAL?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 55% 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 MCO to DAL?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,656 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 MCO to DAL?: July (62% on time); the best was November (84%), 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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