Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 98 flights a week in July 2026. The 985-mile flight takes about 3h 0m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 985 mi · 1,585 km
- Flight time
- 3h 0m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying MCO to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 77 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-200ER/200LR/233LR | 592,369 | 2h 59m |
| Frontier Airlines | 21 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 136,710 | 3h 7m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 73,880 | 2h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to DFW flight schedule
20 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 11 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 9:52pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 4017Frontier Airlines | 5:40am | 7:33am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2677American Airlines | 6:30am | 8:31am | 31 | 90% |
| AA 2975American Airlines | 6:30am | 8:29am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 599American Airlines | 7:26am | 9:26am | 31 | 90% |
| AA 2961American Airlines | 8:15am | 10:13am | 27 | 94% |
| AA 2172American Airlines | 8:31am | 10:30am | 4 | 85% |
| F9 2885Frontier Airlines | 8:35am | 10:30am | 26 | 82% |
| AA 2075American Airlines | 10:00am | 11:54am | 31 | 86% |
| AA 2124American Airlines | 11:16am | 1:07pm | 4 | 85% |
| AA 2136American Airlines | 1:13pm | 3:07pm | 27 | 68% |
| AA 2081American Airlines | 2:24pm | 4:35pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 1606American Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:49pm | 27 | 58% |
| AA 2143American Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:47pm | 4 | 54% |
| AA 2097American Airlines | 4:47pm | 6:50pm | 4 | 38% |
| F9 1481Frontier Airlines | 4:56pm | 7:00pm | 31 | 72% |
| AA 1615American Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:59pm | 27 | 33% |
| AA 1692American Airlines | 6:18pm | 8:20pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 2385American Airlines | 6:26pm | 8:30pm | 4 | 31% |
| AA 2457American Airlines | 7:18pm | 9:19pm | 8 | n/a |
| F9 1951Frontier Airlines | 9:52pm | 11:51pm | 5 | 76% |
Is MCO to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 4,892 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 7pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,673 | 74% | 24 min | 2.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 816 | 78% | 15 min | 1.6% |
| Spirit Airlines | 403 | 71% | 18 min | 4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 413 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 344 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 452 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 402 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 407 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 189 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 382 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 128 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 260 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 249 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 353 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 355 | 55% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 297 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 287 | 52% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 248 | 43% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 356 | 59,512 | |
| September 2025 | 370 | 62,382 | |
| October 2025 | 378 | 65,696 | |
| November 2025 | 364 | 62,203 | |
| December 2025 | 409 | 68,769 | |
| January 2026 | 395 | 68,368 | |
| February 2026 | 382 | 67,247 | |
| March 2026 | 431 | 75,239 | |
| April 2026 | 428 | 69,451 | |
| May 2026 | 413 | 69,974 | |
| June 2026 | 396 | 66,327 | |
| July 2026 | 434 | 68,162 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.