Washington (DCA) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Oklahoma City (OKC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 47% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 20 min | 0.6% | 167 |
| Republic Airways | 75% | 15 min | 2.9% | 274 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 19 min | 0.9% | 663 |
| PSA Airlines | 65% | 28 min | 5.0% | 282 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to OKC
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 22 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 system19%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to OKC delayed?
- 28% of DCA–OKC 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to OKC?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 167 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 (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 28% of the time.
- How often are DCA to OKC flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to OKC?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,417 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.