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Orlando (MCO) to Dallas (DAL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 27% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 60 minutes. It was cancelled 4.3% of the time.

On-time arrivals
73.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
4.3%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
60 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
47
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 42%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 35%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 23%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 27% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 58 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
72.7%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
58 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
45
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 54%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 24%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 22%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland (CLE)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 16% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 31 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
83.7%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
31 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
43
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 42%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 35%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 23%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Midland (MAF)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 31% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 117 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
69.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
117 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
42
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 76%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 14%
  • Air traffic control & airport 9%
  • Extreme weather 2%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Chicago (MDW) to Milwaukee (MKE)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 10% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 66 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
90.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
66 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
42
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 46%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 15%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 17% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 39 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
83.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
39 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
36
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 89%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 6%
  • Air traffic control & airport 5%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 58% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 43 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
42.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
43 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
33
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 37%
  • Air traffic control & airport 37%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 27%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 15% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 50 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
85.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
50 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
27
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 61%
  • Air traffic control & airport 32%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 7%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Milwaukee (MKE) to Austin (AUS)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 29% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 31 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
70.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
31 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
24
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 75%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 13%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 12%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 18 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
75 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
18
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 59%
  • Air traffic control & airport 26%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 15%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville (BNA)

Only 18 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
88.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
66 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
18
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 94%
  • Air traffic control & airport 5%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 1%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Phoenix (PHX)

Only 17 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
62.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
5.9%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
38 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
17
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 74%
  • Air traffic control & airport 15%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 11%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Myers (RSW)

Only 15 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
15
Scheduled flights in the period

New Orleans (MSY) to San Antonio (SAT)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
76.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
36 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 88%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (MDW)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
76.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
43 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 82%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 18%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Jose (SJC) to Austin (AUS)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
92.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
52 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 100%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Houston (HOU) to Chicago (MDW)

Only 12 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
66.7%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
78 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
12
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 88%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 8%
  • Air traffic control & airport 4%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (MDW)

Only 12 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
32 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
12
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 64%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 29%
  • Air traffic control & airport 7%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Sacramento (SMF) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Only 10 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
10
Scheduled flights in the period

Las Vegas (LAS) to St Louis (STL)

Only 8 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
70 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
8
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 72%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 25%
  • Air traffic control & airport 3%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Philadelphia (PHL) to St Louis (STL)

Only 8 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
69 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
8
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 86%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 11%
  • Air traffic control & airport 4%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND)

Only 4 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
4
Scheduled flights in the period

Kansas City (MCI) to Milwaukee (MKE)

Only 4 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
25.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
32 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
4
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 95%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 5%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

Ontario (ONT) to Oakland (OAK)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

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On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 88.6% 35
October 2025 78.9% 19
November 2025 69.7% 68
December 2025 80.8% 73
January 2026 72.2% 38
February 2026 76.0% 25
March 2026 45.2% 31
April 2026 67.2% 64
May 2026 85.3% 68
June 2026 84.8% 33
July 2026 73.1% 26
August 2026 57.7% 26

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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