Best Time to Fly ICT to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
313 flights were scheduled from Wichita (ICT) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 67.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 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 (83% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (57%).
7.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ICT to DCA 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 | 68.1% | 138 min | 8.1% | 284 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ICT to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 626 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.7% | 4.6% | 152 |
| 3pm–4pm | 59.5% | 7.3% | 177 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.2% | 10.4% | 268 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ICT to DCA
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) | 55.2% | -9.5 pts | 10.8% | 120 |
| All other days | 64.8% | — | 7.3% | 496 |
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).