Washington (DCA) to Akron (CAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Akron (CAK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 324 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 56% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 56%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 45 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.89
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 274 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to CAK
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (66% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 57% | 42 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 58 min |
| Thursday | 54% | 65 min |
| Friday | 52% | 42 min |
| Saturdaybest | 69% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to CAK delayed?
- 44% of DCA–CAK 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 45 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to CAK?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (66% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to CAK?
- The scheduled DCA–CAK flight time averages 1h 24m over 274 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 44% of the time.
- How often are DCA to CAK flights cancelled?
- 5.2% 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 DCA to CAK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 81%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 713 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.