Washington (DCA) to Lansing (LAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Lansing (LAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.2% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to LAN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 37 min |
| Tuesday | 61% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 30 min |
| Friday | 71% | 32 min |
| Sundaybest | 73% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to LAN delayed?
- 33% of DCA–LAN 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 31 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to LAN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to LAN?
- The scheduled DCA–LAN flight time averages 1h 49m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DCA to LAN 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 LAN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 26% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 69-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 618 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.