Best Time to Fly DCA to ICT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
312 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Wichita (ICT) in the last 12 months, and 63.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (57%).
4.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to ICT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 61.5% | 79 min | 4.6% | 283 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 28 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to ICT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 620 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 11am–12pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 151 |
| 12pm–1pm | 59.5% | 3.5% | 169 |
| 1pm–2pm | 54.1% | 6.0% | 116 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.2% | 5.2% | 155 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to ICT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 10 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.0% | -0.1 pts | 0.0% | 120 |
| All other days | 63.2% | — | 4.3% | 490 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).