Washington (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 302 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 9.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 9.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.83
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 860 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to JAN
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (68% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 59% | 44 min |
| Thursday | 59% | 50 min |
| Friday | 64% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 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 aircraft59%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to JAN delayed?
- 37% of DCA–JAN 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 36 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to JAN?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (68% on-time), while departures around 9 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 JAN?
- The scheduled DCA–JAN flight time averages 2h 46m over 860 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are DCA to JAN flights cancelled?
- 9.6% 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 JAN?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 32% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 622 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.