Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 362 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 801 mi
Best airline from DCA to CID
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 0.0% | 239 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 4.7% | 596 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to CID
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 14 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 operations25%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to CID delayed?
- 21% of DCA–CID 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to CID?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 239 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–CID frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to CID?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to CID?
- The scheduled DCA–CID flight time averages 2h 35m over 801 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DCA to CID flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 CID?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 873 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.