Washington (DCA) to Tulsa (TUL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to TUL isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,050 mi
Best airline from DCA to TUL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 2.2% | 183 |
| PSA Airlines | 65% | 24 min | 5.1% | 604 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to TUL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (72% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 17 min |
| Friday | 62% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft51%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to TUL delayed?
- 31% of DCA–TUL 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to TUL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 183 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–TUL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to TUL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (72% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to TUL?
- The scheduled DCA–TUL flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,050 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to TUL flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 TUL?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 788 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.