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

Lansing, MI (LAN) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

Historically, 56.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 298 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
56.0%arrived on time
24.5%30+ min late
9.1%cancelled
298scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late15.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+31.1 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon5961.0%23.7%6.8%
Evening20151.2%26.4%11.4%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5056.0%26.0%6.0%
Tuesday5251.9%32.7%9.6%
Wednesday5050.0%18.0%8.0%
Thursday4957.1%26.5%8.2%
Friday4864.6%16.7%10.4%
Sunday4957.1%26.5%12.2%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines29856.0%24.5%9.1%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20252630.8%23.1%30.8%
August 20252653.8%26.9%7.7%
September 20252673.1%23.1%0.0%
October 20252777.8%18.5%0.0%
November 20252445.8%25.0%12.5%
December 20252030.0%50.0%10.0%
January 20262250.0%27.3%18.2%
February 20262441.7%29.2%4.2%
March 20262548.0%28.0%16.0%
April 20262669.2%15.4%3.8%
May 20262676.9%19.2%0.0%
June 20262665.4%15.4%7.7%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline22.2%
Late aircraft59.4%
National airspace13.9%
Weather4.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.