DL786
Delta Air Lines flight 786 — Seattle (SEA) to Washington (DCA)
On time
85%
Avg delay
~73 min
Cancelled
1.5%
DL786 is a reliable flight. About 85% of departures arrive on time. When delays happen, the most common cause is airline operations.
Monthly breakdown
| Month | On time | Cancelled | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07 | 72% | 3.3% | 169 min |
| 2026-07 | 86% | 3.3% | 29 min |
| 2026-06 | 72% | 3.3% | 108 min |
| 2026-06 | 97% | 3.3% | 33 min |
| 2026-05 | 68% | 0.0% | 46 min |
| 2026-05 | 97% | 0.0% | 67 min |
| 2026-04 | 58% | 0.0% | 157 min |
| 2026-04 | 89% | 0.0% | 38 min |
| 2026-03 | 43% | 12.5% | 63 min |
| 2026-03 | 100% | 0.0% | 0 min |
| 2026-02 | 100% | 3.6% | 0 min |
| 2026-01 | 90% | 3.2% | 57 min |
Top delay cause
airline operations
Based on 1,850 tracked departures
Flying DL786? Get a free briefing.
Weather, delays, and what to expect — sent to your inbox before your flight.
Get a free briefingData last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.