Wichita (ICT) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Wichita (ICT) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 313 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 7.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 44 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.86
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,110 mi
Best airline from ICT to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 69% | 18 min | 3.2% | 63 |
| PSA Airlines | 62% | 48 min | 8.4% | 562 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ICT to DCA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 46 min |
| Wednesday | 56% | 44 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 64 min |
| Friday | 60% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 56 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ICT to DCA delayed?
- 37% of ICT–DCA 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 44 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ICT to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 63 flights. 2 airlines flew ICT–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ICT to DCA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ICT to DCA?
- The scheduled ICT–DCA flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,110 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are ICT to DCA flights cancelled?
- 7.5% 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 ICT to DCA?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 32% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 57-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 657 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.