Washington (DCA) to Akron (CAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Akron (CAK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 329 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 57% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 57%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.90
- 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 | 56% | 41 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 53 min |
| Thursday | 53% | 58 min |
| Friday | 51% | 41 min |
| Saturdaybest | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 52% | 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 aircraft57%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to CAK delayed?
- 43% of DCA–CAK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 42 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 43% of the time.
- How often are DCA to CAK flights cancelled?
- 5.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 687 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.