63% of flights from Washington to Oklahoma City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 1 p.m. departures ran on time 63% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 56%. Most reliable airline: American Airlines (63%). 17% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for DCA → OKC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 43 three hours or more; 3.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early63%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late10%
- 1–2 hours late9.1%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late2.3%
- Diverted0.6%
- Cancelled3.6%
Share of all 691 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 363 | 63% | 5.0% | −1 min | 12.9% | +74 min | PSA Airlines 52%, Republic Airways 22%, American Airlines 18%, Envoy 7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 328 | 63% | 2.1% | +4 min | 12.5% | +64 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at DCA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | 65% | — |
| 2 p.m. | 56% | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 61% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (80%). Worst: July (55%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 65% | 4.7% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 65% | 5.8% |
| Wednesday | 104 | 67% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 102 | 61% | 2.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 58% | 3.9% |
| Saturday | 67 | — | — |
| Sunday | 104 | 54% | 6.7% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 15 · airline 6 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from DCA to OKC on time?
63% of 691 scheduled flights from Washington, DC to Oklahoma City, OK arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly DCA to OKC?
Flights scheduled to leave at 1 p.m. were the most reliable (63% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (56%).
Which airline is most on time from DCA to OKC?
American Airlines: 63% of its 363 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from DCA to OKC?
July (55% on time). The best month is April (80%), over 2023–2026.
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.