Best Time to Fly DCA to LAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Capital Region International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 68.0% of Washington (DCA) to Lansing (LAN) flights arrived on time (298 scheduled flights). That is 9.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (74% on time) and December the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 4.4% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to LAN 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 | 68.0% | 95 min | 4.4% | 298 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to LAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 592 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 78.4% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10am–11am | 76.5% | 5.6% | 36 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.0% | 6.1% | 412 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 0.0% | 81 |
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 LAN
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 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 3 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.6% | -8.7 pts | 11.3% | 106 |
| All other days | 69.3% | — | 3.8% | 473 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).