Lansing (LAN) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lansing (LAN) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 298 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 9.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 9.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.82
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 479 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAN to DCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (74% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 50 min |
| Wednesday | 57% | 48 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 43 min |
| Friday | 65% | 31 min |
| Sundaybest | 67% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAN to DCA delayed?
- 38% of LAN–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 42 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAN to DCA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (74% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAN to DCA?
- The scheduled LAN–DCA flight time averages 1h 46m over 479 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are LAN to DCA flights cancelled?
- 9.4% 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 LAN to DCA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 618 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.