Atlanta, GA → Washington, DC flight delays
ATL → DCA · all airlines · 564 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
28%of the time, by +62 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
72%
Delayed 3h+
1.2%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+62m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 13%
Worst
Tuesday
delayed 40%
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → DCA?
PSAdelayed 17%
Republicdelayed 28%
Deltadelayed 29%
Southwestdelayed 32%
Frequently asked
How often is the Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 28% of ATL → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 62 minutes when they do, based on 564 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → DCA?
PSA, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ATL → DCA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 13%), while Tuesday is the worst (delayed 40%).
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