Possible delays for DL 888 (MCO→BOS, PDX→ATL) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 62.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 26m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)).
In the air
Leg 1 of 2 (MCO → BOS): In the air. This flight number flew about 6 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
In the air: 38,000 ft, 439 kt, B738 (N381DN). Live map
Cancellation risk: Medium 2.2% 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. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
Before you fly
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| MCO → BOS Orlando, FL to Boston, MA | 7:59 PM → 11:20 PM | 60% |
| PDX → ATL Portland, OR to Atlanta, GA | 9:39 PM → 5:22 AM | 100% |
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How reliable is DL 888?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 62.5% |
| Average delay when late | 86 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 888
DL 888 was most reliable on Tuesdays (69% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (54%).
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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.
Other flights MCO → BOS
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Live status at its airports
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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 888 delayed today?
MCO has delays (RWY:Disabled Aircraft, 16 minutes to 30 minutes (increasing)). Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 888 usually on time?
DL 888 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 62.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 86 minutes when late.
How often is DL 888 cancelled?
2.2% of DL 888 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.