Detroit to Washington — airline reliability comparison
is the most reliable airline on the DTW to DCA route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Delta Air Lines at 76%. Based on 23 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 87% | 0.0% | 153m | 23 |
| Endeavor Air9E | 86% | 0.0% | 229m | 52 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 80% | 3.7% | 68m | 692 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 77% | 3.8% | 122m | 3,075 |
| Delta Air LinesDLWorst | 76% | 1.7% | 59m | 6,117 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.