Route on-time record
CHA to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 301 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5145 at 6:23 AM.
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CHA → DCA
Chattanooga to Washington: 301 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
2.3%
avg delay 31 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
PSA
80% chance on time
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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 5145 · sold as American Eagle
6:23 AM → 8:20 AM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)80%
272 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM83%
297 flights · avg delay 31 min
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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)56%
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Air traffic control and airport volume8%
- Severe weather8%
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
CHA to DCA questions
- Which airline is most on time from CHA to DCA?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 272 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 CHA to DCA?
- February (55% on time); the best was August (97%), 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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