Schedule: a typical summer Sunday (the flights of Jul 26, 2026), re-dated. Real flights replace these once airlines file their FAA flight plans, usually about a day ahead.
UNITED · FLIGHT UA 2296SCHEDULED · TYPICAL SCHEDULE
UA 2296 · IAH → DCA
departs 4:55 PM CT · arrives 9:06 PM ET
Forecast issued Fri 9:00 PM ET · 45h before departure
Odds over time
Arrive at DCA more than 15 minutes late?
37%chance · ±2 pts−2 pts · 24h
HOW SURE WE AREModerate. The odds now blend history with early weather forecasts.
How late will it get to DCA?
On time or early
63%
15–30 min late
10%
30 min–1 hour late
12%
1–2 hours late
8%
Over 2 hours late
6%
Cancelled
<1%
Gate arrival compared with the scheduled arrival. The ranges add up to 100%.