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Route · DCA → MKE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Milwaukee

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to MKE (Washington to Milwaukee) ranks #2659 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.6%
On-time
+1.6 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
4,540
Flights
#2659 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 55%

Distance

634 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 106 35 0 0 YX,OH,WN
Nov 2025 110 23 5 1 OH,WN,YX
Oct 2025 116 19 0 0 OH,WN
Sep 2025 112 19 1 0 OH,WN
Aug 2025 115 23 2 1 WN,OH
Jul 2025 120 38 12 0 OH,WN
Jun 2025 116 32 15 0 OH,WN
May 2025 114 24 3 0 OH,WN
Apr 2025 112 20 3 1 OH,WN
Mar 2025 113 25 4 0 OH,WN
Feb 2025 94 42 8 0 OH,WN
Jan 2025 109 25 10 0 OH,WN
Dec 2024 107 26 1 0 OH,WN,YX
Nov 2024 110 12 0 0 WN,YX,OH
Oct 2024 116 12 1 0 WN,OH
Sep 2024 112 18 1 0 WN,OH
Aug 2024 118 25 2 0 WN,OH
Jul 2024 118 30 2 0 AA,OH,UA,WN,YX
Jun 2024 111 29 0 0 OH,WN
May 2024 119 29 0 2 OH,WN
Apr 2024 113 21 0 0 OH,WN
Mar 2024 114 15 0 1 OH,WN
Feb 2024 110 11 0 0 OH,WN
Jan 2024 114 15 13 1 WN,OH

DCA–MKE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.6%) · weakest: July (73.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.6% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.4% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.1%

83 of 2,699 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,699 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

DCA on-time profile

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

MKE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DCA and MKE side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DCA vs MKE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Milwaukee · fleet on-time rank #2876 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to MKE

4,540 tracked flights put the DCA to MKE pairing (Washington to Milwaukee) at a 80.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.6 minutes on average. Across the 634-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.1% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,699 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 55% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–MKE peaks in October at 85.6% on-time ; the softest month is July at 73.4%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to MKE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to MKE ranks #2659 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DCA to MKE? ▼
Flights from Washington to Milwaukee have a 80.6% on-time rate based on 4,540 flights. The average delay is 70.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to MKE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (83 of 2,699 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to MKE? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Milwaukee (MKE) is approximately 634 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to MKE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
MKE Airport

Milwaukee
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DCA–MKE data

DCA–MKE is mid-pack at 80.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and MKE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.6% on-time) beats July (73.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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