DCA (Washington) to MCO (Orlando) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 79%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.DCA → MCO
DCA (Washington) to MCO (Orlando)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 79% vs JetBlue Airways at 77%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 79% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 77%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from DCA
79% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DCA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
DCA cancels 2.6% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at MCO
75% on timeWhen flights into MCO are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MCO: TSA is ~19 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.