Possible delays for DL 1201 (MCO → DTW) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 91.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 4h 47m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
Likely delayed
Likely delayed: MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Scheduled to leave at 6:05 AM local time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 2.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| MCO → DTW Orlando, FL to Detroit, MI | 6:05 AM → 8:54 AM | 91% |
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How reliable is DL 1201?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 91.1% |
| Average delay when late | 287 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1201
DL 1201 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (77%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 1201 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1201 usually on time?
DL 1201 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 91.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 287 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1201 cancelled?
2.2% of DL 1201 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.