Washington (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 168 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.46
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from DCA to TVC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 92% | 6 min | 0.0% | 144 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 9 min | 0.0% | 95 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to TVC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 9 min |
| Thursdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to TVC delayed?
- 15% of DCA–TVC 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to TVC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 144 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–TVC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from DCA to TVC?
- The scheduled DCA–TVC flight time averages 2h 7m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are DCA to TVC flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DCA to TVC?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 75%.
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Based on 292 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.