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

Washington, DC (DCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

74.3% of 3,308 official scheduled DCA-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 14.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.4% 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
74.3%arrived on time
14.3%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
3,308scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to DFW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-DFW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 1,006 flights. Evening was lowest at 55.6% across 667 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,00683.4%7.9%3.3%
Late morning84480.5%11.6%1.9%
Afternoon79171.9%15.4%2.7%
Evening66755.6%25.9%6.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to DFW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-DFW weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.1% of 483 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.2% across 472 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday47474.3%12.7%4.9%
Tuesday48379.1%9.9%4.3%
Wednesday47174.9%14.9%1.9%
Thursday46776.4%13.1%1.5%
Friday47273.1%16.3%2.8%
Saturday46974.0%15.4%3.8%
Sunday47268.2%17.8%4.4%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to DFW?

Only American Airlines met the DCA-to-DFW airline threshold: 74.3% of 3,308 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines3,30874.3%14.3%3.4%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to DFW?

Among qualifying DCA-to-DFW month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 78.6% of 294 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.3% across 277 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202527765.3%18.4%7.9%
August 202527471.9%16.1%3.3%
September 202527074.8%16.3%2.6%
October 202527977.8%14.0%0.7%
November 202526475.4%14.4%0.8%
December 202527474.5%14.6%0.7%
January 202627770.4%10.1%12.6%
February 202625277.8%10.7%1.6%
March 202627778.0%14.4%1.8%
April 202629478.6%15.0%1.0%
May 202630074.0%12.7%4.0%
June 202627073.3%14.4%3.3%

What drove DCA to DFW delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 43.8% of 60,123 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.4%
Late aircraft43.8%
National airspace18.9%
Weather6.8%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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