69% of flights from Oklahoma City to Washington arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 79% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 57%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (77%). 14% 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 OKC → DCA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 54% of the time. About 1 in 11 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 63 three hours or more; 4.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early69%
- 15–30 min late8.0%
- 30–60 min late8.4%
- 1–2 hours late6.1%
- 2–3 hours late1.4%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted1.0%
- Cancelled4.2%
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% | 6.9% | −3 min | 13.8% | +105 min | PSA Airlines 52%, Republic Airways 22%, American Airlines 18%, Envoy 7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 328 | 77% | 1.2% | −5 min | 4.0% | +42 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 OKC). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | — | 79% |
| 4 p.m. | 66% | — |
| 5 p.m. | 57% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (83%). Worst: July (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 71% | 5.7% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 73% | 4.8% |
| Wednesday | 104 | 70% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 102 | 66% | 2.0% |
| Friday | 104 | 72% | 4.8% |
| Saturday | 67 | — | — |
| Sunday | 104 | 61% | 8.6% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 20 · air traffic/airport 6 · airline 3
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 | 33% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from OKC to DCA on time?
69% of 691 scheduled flights from Oklahoma City, OK to Washington, DC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly OKC to DCA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (79% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (57%).
Which airline is most on time from OKC to DCA?
Southwest Airlines: 77% of its 328 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 63%.
What month has the most delays from OKC to DCA?
July (64% on time). The best month is November (83%), 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.