Best Time to Fly DCA to TUL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Tulsa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
400 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Tulsa (TUL) in the last 12 months, and 67.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 75.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 66.5%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and February the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to TUL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 75.5% | 50 min | 2.0% | 50 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.5% | 61 min | 4.0% | 349 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to TUL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 757 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 51.3% | 2.5% | 40 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.5% | 6.0% | 348 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.1% | 3.1% | 286 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 32 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to TUL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.1% | -5.0 pts | 4.1% | 122 |
| All other days | 69.1% | — | 4.9% | 597 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).