Oklahoma City (OKC) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Oklahoma City (OKC) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Southwest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,158 mi
Best airline from OKC to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 0.9% | 693 |
| Republic Airways | 72% | 20 min | 4.0% | 272 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 0.7% | 145 |
| PSA Airlines | 63% | 48 min | 7.7% | 336 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OKC to DCA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 33 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 operations17%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OKC to DCA delayed?
- 26% of OKC–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OKC to DCA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 693 flights. 4 airlines flew OKC–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OKC to DCA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OKC to DCA?
- The scheduled OKC–DCA flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,158 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are OKC to DCA flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 OKC to DCA?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,477 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.