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Route · DCA → OKC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Oklahoma City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to OKC (Washington to Oklahoma City) ranks #3187 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
3,302
Flights
#3187 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2025 54%

Distance

1,158 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 25 3 0 YX,OH,WN
Nov 2025 55 20 0 0 MQ,OH,WN,YX
Oct 2025 58 8 0 0 OH,WN,MQ
Sep 2025 56 14 0 0 OH,WN
Aug 2025 58 17 0 1 AA,WN,YX,OH
Jul 2025 61 21 2 0 AA,WN,YX
Jun 2025 64 23 2 1 AA,OH,WN
May 2025 80 37 4 3 OH,WN,YX
Apr 2025 56 10 0 1 WN,YX
Mar 2025 57 9 1 0 WN,YX
Feb 2025 52 15 1 1 WN,YX
Jan 2025 59 10 2 0 WN,YX
Dec 2024 59 16 0 0 OH,WN,YX
Nov 2024 56 9 0 0 MQ,WN,YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 58 5 0 0 WN,YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 60 12 0 1 WN,YX,OH
Aug 2024 62 16 1 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Jul 2024 62 22 0 0 AA,WN,YX
Jun 2024 60 10 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
May 2024 62 18 0 0 OH,WN,YX
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 WN,YX
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 OH,WN,YX
Feb 2024 58 8 0 0 OH,WN,YX
Jan 2024 61 14 5 0 WN,YX,OH

DCA–OKC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (84.9%) · weakest: July (65.7%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.9%

Strongest calendar month

April

84.9% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.7% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

21 of 1,435 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,435 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

OKC - Oklahoma City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oklahoma City, OK.

OKC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DCA vs OKC

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: Oklahoma City · fleet on-time rank #4263 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to OKC

The Washington to Oklahoma City corridor (DCA to OKC) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,302 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.9 minutes behind on average. 16 carriers cover the 1,158-mile route; over the last 24 months, 21 of 1,435 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 54% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–OKC peaks in April at 84.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.7%, a 19.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to OKC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to OKC ranks #3187 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 OKC? ▼
Flights from Washington to Oklahoma City have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 3,302 flights. The average delay is 66.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to OKC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 1,435 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to OKC? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is approximately 1,158 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to OKC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
OKC Airport

Oklahoma City
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–OKC data

DCA–OKC is mid-pack at 76.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and OKC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, April (84.9% on-time) beats July (65.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.2% 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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