BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→CMH

Washington, DC (DCA) to Columbus, OH (CMH) flight delay odds

75.1% of 2,056 official scheduled DCA-to-CMH flights arrived on time; 13.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
75.1%arrived on time
13.8%30+ min late
3.3%cancelled
2,056scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to CMH?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CMH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.4% of 371 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.6% across 216 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37184.4%7.8%2.2%
Late morning43382.4%8.5%1.8%
Afternoon89570.3%16.8%3.4%
Evening21667.6%21.3%5.1%
Night14170.9%14.9%7.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to CMH?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CMH weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 314 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 70.7% across 304 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30574.4%12.8%4.6%
Tuesday31481.5%8.9%3.5%
Wednesday30470.7%17.8%3.6%
Thursday30074.7%15.3%2.0%
Friday30371.3%15.5%3.3%
Saturday23181.4%9.5%2.2%
Sunday29973.2%15.7%3.7%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to CMH?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CMH airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 79.5% of 351 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 67.3% across 419 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways97078.6%11.9%2.7%
PSA Airlines41967.3%18.1%5.5%
Southwest Airlines35179.5%10.3%0.3%
Envoy Air31670.3%17.7%5.7%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to CMH?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CMH month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 171 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 63.1% across 149 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518063.3%20.6%9.4%
August 202518174.6%11.0%2.2%
September 202517187.7%7.0%1.2%
October 202517381.5%6.9%0.0%
November 202516670.5%16.9%3.6%
December 202514963.1%18.8%3.4%
January 202616872.0%16.1%7.7%
February 202616369.9%18.4%4.9%
March 202618274.2%14.8%3.8%
April 202616984.0%11.8%0.0%
May 202617886.0%9.0%1.7%
June 202617673.3%14.8%1.7%

What drove DCA to CMH delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-CMH delay category, accounting for 58.7% of 31,444 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline16.5%
Late aircraft58.7%
National airspace12.9%
Weather11.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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