Traverse City (TVC) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Traverse City (TVC) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 168 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.46
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 599 mi
Best airline from TVC to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 16 min | 0.0% | 95 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 13 min | 2.8% | 144 |
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 (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 8 min |
| Friday | 64% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TVC to DCA delayed?
- 25% of TVC–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TVC to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 95 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 (70%). 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 55m over 599 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are TVC to DCA flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 day of the week is most reliable for TVC to DCA?
- Monday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 64%.
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Based on 292 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.