Washington, DC → Atlanta, GA flight delays
DCA → ATL · all airlines · 563 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +71 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
83%
Delayed 3h+
0.9%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+71m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 2%
Worst
Tuesday
delayed 26%
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → ATL?
Deltadelayed 14%
Republicdelayed 18%
PSAdelayed 22%
Southwestdelayed 23%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA flight delayed?
About 17% of DCA → ATL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 71 minutes when they do, based on 563 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → ATL?
Delta, delayed 14% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DCA → ATL?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 2%), while Tuesday is the worst (delayed 26%).
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