Traverse City (TVC) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 155 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from TVC to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 17 min | 0.0% | 69 |
| Envoy Air | 74% | 16 min | 3.4% | 204 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TVC to DCA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 66% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft55%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to DCA delayed?
- 27% of TVC–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 69 flights. 2 airlines flew TVC–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TVC to DCA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TVC to DCA?
- The scheduled TVC–DCA flight time averages 1h 56m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are TVC to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 day of the week is most reliable for TVC to DCA?
- Monday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 66%.
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Based on 332 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.