Possible delays for DL 2881 (ATL → MCO) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 49.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 22m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
Looks on time
Next leg ATL → MCO, scheduled 7:00 PM local time. No delays at ATL right now.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; MCO has major delays.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| ATL → MCO Atlanta, GA to Orlando, FL | 7:00 PM → 8:35 PM | 49% |
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How reliable is DL 2881?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 49.5% |
| Average delay when late | 82 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2881
DL 2881 was most reliable on Tuesdays (54% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (42%).
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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 2881 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 2881 usually on time?
DL 2881 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 49.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 82 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2881 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 2881 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.