Tulsa (TUL) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 7.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,050 mi
Best airline from TUL to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 12 min | 2.8% | 214 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 32 min | 8.9% | 541 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 41 min |
| Friday | 66% | 40 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to DCA delayed?
- 29% of TUL–DCA 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TUL to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 214 flights. 2 airlines flew TUL–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to DCA?
- The scheduled TUL–DCA flight time averages 2h 45m over 1,050 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are TUL to DCA flights cancelled?
- 7.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from TUL to DCA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 756 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.