Washington (DCA) to Wichita (ICT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Wichita (ICT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 312 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,110 mi
Best airline from DCA to ICT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 71% | 16 min | 0.0% | 93 |
| PSA Airlines | 63% | 27 min | 4.0% | 496 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to ICT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (73% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 73% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 58% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 25 min |
| Friday | 62% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to ICT delayed?
- 35% of DCA–ICT 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to ICT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 93 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–ICT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to ICT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (73% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to ICT?
- The scheduled DCA–ICT flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,110 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are DCA to ICT flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 ICT?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 35% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from DCA
Based on 621 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.