Washington, DC → Detroit, MI flight delays
DCA → DTW · all airlines · 262 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
22%of the time, by +74 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
78%
Delayed 3h+
1.6%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg when late
+74m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 3%
Worst
Monday
delayed 31%
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → DTW?
Republicdelayed 15%
Deltadelayed 21%
PSAdelayed 29%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to Detroit, MI flight delayed?
About 22% of DCA → DTW flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 74 minutes when they do, based on 262 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → DTW?
Republic, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DCA → DTW?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 3%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 31%).
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