Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 363 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 801 mi
Best airline from CID to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 21 min | 5.4% | 598 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 12 min | 4.6% | 239 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CID to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 70% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CID to DCA delayed?
- 24% of CID–DCA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CID to DCA?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 598 flights. 2 airlines flew CID–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CID to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CID to DCA?
- The scheduled CID–DCA flight time averages 2h 16m over 801 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CID to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CID to DCA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.