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

Kansas City, MO (MCI) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

71.9% of 1,926 official scheduled MCI-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 15.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.0% 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
71.9%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
3.0%cancelled
1,926scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCI to DCA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 678 flights. Evening was lowest at 52.2% across 360 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning67887.0%4.3%1.8%
Late morning36772.2%14.7%4.6%
Afternoon52165.5%19.6%3.6%
Evening36052.2%31.7%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCI to DCA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 135 flights. Monday was lowest at 67.9% across 305 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30567.9%16.4%3.9%
Tuesday31276.3%14.4%2.2%
Wednesday30473.7%14.5%2.6%
Thursday29970.9%18.1%2.3%
Friday29870.1%17.4%1.7%
Saturday13580.0%10.4%4.4%
Sunday27368.1%14.7%4.8%

Which airline was most reliable for MCI to DCA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-DCA airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 87.5% of 168 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 66.8% across 582 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines99971.6%17.3%1.2%
PSA Airlines58266.8%16.7%7.0%
Envoy Air16887.5%5.4%2.4%
Republic Airways15274.3%11.2%0.7%
American Airlines2580.0%12.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCI to DCA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-DCA month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.3% of 164 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 59.6% across 166 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202516659.6%21.7%5.4%
August 202514372.7%10.5%2.1%
September 202515874.7%13.9%0.0%
October 202516479.3%10.4%0.0%
November 202516575.2%15.2%3.6%
December 202516377.9%16.6%1.8%
January 202616278.4%8.6%8.6%
February 202614869.6%16.9%4.7%
March 202616563.0%20.6%4.8%
April 202616377.9%13.5%0.6%
May 202616564.2%20.6%1.2%
June 202616470.1%17.1%3.0%

What drove MCI to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCI-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 45.3% of 37,947 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline25.2%
Late aircraft45.3%
National airspace21.4%
Weather7.4%
Security0.8%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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