Washington (DCA) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Oklahoma City (OKC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 40% — a 51-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,158 mi
Best airline from DCA to OKC
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 22 min | 0.7% | 145 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 16 min | 3.0% | 271 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68% | 22 min | 1.0% | 693 |
| PSA Airlines | 63% | 30 min | 5.6% | 337 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to OKC
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 22 min |
| Friday | 68% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to OKC delayed?
- 31% of DCA–OKC 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to OKC?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 145 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–OKC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to OKC?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to OKC?
- The scheduled DCA–OKC flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,158 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to OKC flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to OKC?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,477 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.