CMH (Columbus) to DCA (Washington) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 86%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.CMH → DCA
CMH (Columbus) to DCA (Washington)
CMH → DCA on-time performance by month
This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
null is significantly more reliable on this route at 86% on time vs PSA Airlines at 68%.
Airline Comparison
leads at 86% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 68%.
Good to know
Departing from CMH
82% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CMH has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at DCA
79% on timeWhen flights into DCA are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at DCA: TSA is ~7 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
DCA has a 2.6% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.