Best Time to Fly TUL to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tulsa International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.8% of Tulsa (TUL) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (400 scheduled flights). That is 4.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 87.2%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 71.0%.
September has been the best month (88% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (63%).
6.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TUL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 87.2% | 62 min | 6.0% | 50 |
| PSA Airlines | 71.0% | 107 min | 6.3% | 349 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TUL to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 755 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.1% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.5% | 7.7% | 52 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.4% | 6.8% | 191 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.4% | 9.7% | 434 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TUL 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 55.3% | -17.0 pts | 13.1% | 122 |
| All other days | 72.4% | — | 7.2% | 595 |
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).