is the most reliable airline on the DCA to DSM route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to Republic Airways at 76%. Based on 188 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: DCA to DSM
Washington to Des Moines — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
82%
PSA Airlines77%
Republic Airways76%
DCA to DSM Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 82% | 2.2% | 63m | 188 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 77% | 4.7% | 77m | 1,772 |
| Republic AirwaysYXWorst | 76% | 2.6% | 65m | 618 |
Route Overview
77%
Overall On-Time
74m
Avg Delay
3.9%
Cancel Rate
2,668
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.