Best Time to Fly RDU to MCO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Raleigh-Durham International → Orlando International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,704 flights were scheduled from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Orlando (MCO) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 81.4%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 71.5%.
October has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RDU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 81.4% | 34 min | 0.0% | 98 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.3% | 77 min | 2.2% | 1,021 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78.8% | 64 min | 1.4% | 843 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.5% | 103 min | 1.6% | 742 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RDU to MCO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,299 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.0% | 0.0% | 100 |
| 6am–7am | 93.0% | 2.4% | 553 |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 2.8% | 764 |
| 8am–9am | 90.5% | 0.5% | 191 |
| 9am–10am | 83.3% | 4.0% | 50 |
| 10am–11am | 91.0% | 1.3% | 79 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 1.9% | 424 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.6% | 2.0% | 593 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 1.3% | 154 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.3% | 0.9% | 463 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.1% | 2.0% | 148 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.8% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.2% | 1.2% | 421 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.9% | 2.0% | 639 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.1% | 1.3% | 238 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.5% | 2.5% | 122 |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.0% | 2.6% | 154 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.6% | 2.8% | 141 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RDU 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) | 86.9% | +5.9 pts | 0.0% | 99 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.1% | -5.8 pts | 1.4% | 220 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.3% | -9.7 pts | 2.8% | 883 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 1.7% | 4,097 |
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).