Best Time to Fly DCA to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,579 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 74.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 77.6% on time and JetBlue was last with 71.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 77.6% | 86 min | 3.6% | 713 |
| American Airlines | 76.9% | 90 min | 2.4% | 1,814 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.0% | 67 min | 1.8% | 1,093 |
| JetBlue | 71.1% | 83 min | 2.5% | 944 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,246 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.2% | 2.5% | 1,925 |
| 7am–8am | 88.0% | 2.8% | 428 |
| 8am–9am | 80.8% | 2.4% | 868 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 2.1% | 336 |
| 10am–11am | 83.4% | 1.8% | 388 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.9% | 1.6% | 949 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.0% | 2.2% | 457 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.0% | 1.6% | 633 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.9% | 1.9% | 483 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.4% | 1.6% | 510 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.7% | 5.2% | 231 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.2% | 3.8% | 822 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.8% | 1.9% | 627 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.5% | 4.0% | 427 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.4% | 3.7% | 162 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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) | 79.9% | +1.0 pts | 0.0% | 164 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.7% | -11.2 pts | 0.2% | 397 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.0% | -11.8 pts | 4.8% | 1,581 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 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).