Detroit, MI → Washington, DC flight delays
DTW → DCA · all airlines · 262 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
29%of the time, by +58 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
71%
Delayed 3h+
1.9%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg when late
+58m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 7%
Worst
Wednesday
delayed 38%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → DCA?
PSAdelayed 13%
Deltadelayed 33%
Republicdelayed 36%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 29% of DTW → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 58 minutes when they do, based on 262 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → DCA?
PSA, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → DCA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 7%), while Wednesday is the worst (delayed 38%).
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