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Route on-time record

CID to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 364 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4405 at 6:00 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

CID → DCA

Cedar Rapids to Washington: 364 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

6.6%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

100% on time vs 64% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

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. #1 · Republic 4405 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    6:00 AM → 9:19 AM2h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 100% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 64%).
    • Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

    Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Envoy 3462 · sold as American Eagle

    12:58 PM → 4:17 PM2h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 12:58 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5410 · sold as American Eagle

    3:50 PM → 7:05 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-17.

    60%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    11.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (128 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 11.0% of the time (16 of 146).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 100%).
    • 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 128 flights

    Find 3:50 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)80%

    37 flights · 100% on time as flown · 5.3% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)73%

    179 flights · 78% on time as flown · 5.4% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)64%

    147 flights · 66% on time as flown · 8.7% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM100%

    44 flights · avg delay 1 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    189 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM64%

    131 flights · avg delay 37 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Friday (78%).

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.

J
67
F
77
M
78
A
92
M
86
J
77
J
79
A
78
S
81
O
89
N
84
D
74

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft63%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume19%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)12%
  • Severe weather6%

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

CID to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly CID to DCA?
Before 9 AM: 100% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 3 to 6 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 CID to DCA?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 37 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 CID to DCA?
January (67% on time); the best was April (92%), 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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