Chicago, IL → Washington, DC flight delays
ORD → DCA · all airlines · 567 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
29%of the time, by +72 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+
2.2%
Cancelled
3.2%
Avg when late
+72m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 13%
Worst
Friday
delayed 38%
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → DCA?
Republicdelayed 26%
Uniteddelayed 30%
Americandelayed 31%
Frequently asked
How often is the Chicago, IL to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 29% of ORD → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 72 minutes when they do, based on 567 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → DCA?
Republic, delayed 26% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ORD → DCA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 13%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 38%).
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