Route on-time record
CAK to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Akron (Akron Canton Regional Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 329 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 57% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5062 at 5:51 PM.
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CAK → DCA
Akron to Washington: 329 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
57%
Cancelled
5.8%
avg delay 43 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
86% on time vs 33% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
53% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $423 (American 5062 on 2026-10-27). 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 5062 · sold as American Eagle
5:51 PM → 7:15 PM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
57%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 62%
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 39 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (239 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.4% of the time (11 of 250).
Strong track record · 239 flights
Find 5:51 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5119 · sold as American Eagle
8:00 PM → 9:29 PM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
47%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 46%
- Cancelled
- 10.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 62 min
- Arrived on time 46% of the time (56 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 10.9% of the time (7 of 64).
- 67% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 56 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)53%
329 flights · 57% on time as flown · 5.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM86%
127 flights · avg delay 14 min
- Noon to 3 PM33%
106 flights · avg delay 57 min
- 6 to 9 PM44%
84 flights · avg delay 75 min
Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Thursday (74%).
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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 aircraft46%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
- Air traffic control and airport volume22%
- Severe weather7%
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
CAK to DCA questions
- What time of day is best to fly CAK to DCA?
- Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 33% for departures noon to 3 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 CAK to DCA?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 53% chance of operating and arriving on time over 329 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 CAK to DCA?
- December (70% on time); the best was September (90%), 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.
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