Route on-time record
CAE to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 1,092 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5603 at 6:00 AM.
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CAE → DCA
Columbia to Washington: 1,092 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
72%
Cancelled
6.7%
avg delay 27 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
87% on time vs 47% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
66% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $382 (American 5378 on 2026-10-23). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · PSA 5603 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:37 AM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-21.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 28 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (283 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.3% of the time (16 of 300).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 47%).
Strong track record · 283 flights
Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5136 · sold as American Eagle
10:36 AM → 12:13 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 10:36 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5107 · sold as American Eagle
9:58 AM → 11:37 AM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 9:58 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · PSA 5108 · sold as American Eagle
6:53 PM → 8:34 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
53%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 36%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 54 min
- Arrived on time 36% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 47% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
- 81% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 6:53 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · PSA 5139 · sold as American Eagle
7:35 PM → 9:19 PM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
46%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 49%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 36 min
- Arrived on time 49% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 47% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
Limited track record · 37 flights
Find 7:35 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · PSA 5095 · sold as American Eagle
7:26 PM → 9:14 PM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-16.
46%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 52%
- Cancelled
- 13.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 39 min
- Arrived on time 52% of the time (216 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 13.9% of the time (35 of 251).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 47% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 216 flights
Find 7:26 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)66%
945 flights · 71% on time as flown · 7.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM87%
349 flights · avg delay 24 min
- 9 AM to noon79%
363 flights · avg delay 20 min
- Noon to 3 PM64%
71 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 6 to 9 PM47%
297 flights · avg delay 39 min
Best day: Saturday (84%). Worst: Friday (69%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
- Air traffic control and airport volume14%
- Severe weather5%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
CAE to DCA questions
- What time of day is best to fly CAE to DCA?
- Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 47% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from CAE to DCA?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 66% chance of operating and arriving on time over 945 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on CAE to DCA?
- February (64% on time); the best was September (81%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from CAE
- DCA to CAE (return)
- CAE to ATL 87%
- CAE to DFW 80%
- CAE to LGA 78%
- CAE to ORD 75%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops