Best Time to Fly DCA to LAX
Washington to Los Angeles — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DCA → LAX on-time performance by month
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 496 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 452 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 495 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 480 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 496 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 480 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 493 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 372 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 359 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 372 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 354 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 370 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DCA to LAX?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Washington to Los Angeles.
What is the worst month to fly DCA to LAX?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DCA to LAX flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DCA to LAX arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.