Chicago to Washington — airline reliability comparison
is the most reliable airline on the ORD to DCA route with a 85% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 72%. Based on 171 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 85% | 2.1% | 36m | 171 |
| Republic AirwaysYX | 80% | 2.3% | 67m | 1,703 |
| United AirlinesUA | 76% | 1.7% | 65m | 11,372 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 74% | 2.3% | 59m | 866 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 72% | 2.6% | 97m | 9,197 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.