Best Time to Fly MCO to RDU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando International → Raleigh-Durham International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,704 flights were scheduled from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) in the last 12 months, and 76.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Republic Airways led with 82.7% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 72.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and August the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
MCO to RDU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 82.7% | 77 min | 0.0% | 98 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78.5% | 90 min | 2.2% | 1,021 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78.3% | 81 min | 1.1% | 742 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72.5% | 60 min | 1.8% | 843 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCO to RDU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,297 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 0.5% | 185 |
| 7am–8am | 91.3% | 1.0% | 312 |
| 8am–9am | 90.7% | 1.1% | 633 |
| 9am–10am | 87.5% | 2.3% | 704 |
| 10am–11am | 86.7% | 1.7% | 115 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.0% | 0.0% | 246 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.8% | 0.9% | 227 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.0% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 0.5% | 403 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.8% | 2.3% | 705 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.0% | 0.6% | 161 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.3% | 1.1% | 186 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.2% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.5% | 2.3% | 345 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.1% | 2.4% | 591 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.7% | 2.6% | 195 |
| 10pm–11pm | 47.6% | 2.8% | 106 |
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 RDU
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% | +9.6 pts | 0.0% | 99 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.4% | -5.9 pts | 0.9% | 220 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.5% | -12.8 pts | 2.1% | 883 |
| All other days | 79.3% | — | 1.6% | 4,095 |
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).