Orlando (MCO) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 60 flights a week in July 2026. The 957-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 957 mi · 1,540 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying MCO to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 47 | Boeing 757-300, Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200 | 399,702 | 2h 41m |
| Frontier Airlines | 13 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 79,100 | 2h 47m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 135,288 | 2h 44m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 17,580 | 2h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to DTW flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 6:00pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1201Delta Air Lines | 6:05am | 8:54am | 31 | 92% |
| DL 2845Delta Air Lines | 9:04am | 11:44am | 31 | 91% |
| F9 2529Frontier Airlines | 9:07am | 11:55am | 31 | 79% |
| DL 1455Delta Air Lines | 12:30pm | 3:20pm | 31 | 79% |
| F9 2713Frontier Airlines | 1:37pm | 4:26pm | 31 | 55% |
| DL 1747Delta Air Lines | 2:06pm | 5:01pm | 31 | 66% |
| DL 2027Delta Air Lines | 4:05pm | 7:04pm | 29 | 62% |
| DL 337Delta Air Lines | 6:00pm | 9:02pm | 31 | 64% |
Is MCO to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 3,594 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 2,211 | 75% | 22 min | 0.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 771 | 68% | 23 min | 2.2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 494 | 78% | 13 min | 0.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 118 | 54% | 27 min | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 522 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 76 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 287 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 230 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 247 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 251 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 222 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 415 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 141 | 54% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 242 | 55% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 246 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 197 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 163 | 59% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 261 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 288 | 49,940 | |
| September 2025 | 249 | 40,198 | |
| October 2025 | 320 | 51,829 | |
| November 2025 | 291 | 51,549 | |
| December 2025 | 338 | 56,569 | |
| January 2026 | 329 | 57,617 | |
| February 2026 | 350 | 62,451 | |
| March 2026 | 397 | 69,757 | |
| April 2026 | 339 | 64,657 | |
| May 2026 | 226 | 43,749 | |
| June 2026 | 212 | 37,802 | |
| July 2026 | 264 | 46,310 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.