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Route on-time record

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

Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 2,699 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2825 at 9:15 AM.

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

CLT → DCA

Charlotte to Washington: 2,699 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

67%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

83% on time vs 57% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

70% chance on time

Check CLT to DCA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $96 (American 2991 on 2026-10-24). 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. #1 · American 2825

    9:15 AM → 10:49 AM1h 34m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (182 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 182 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 83% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 182 flights

    Find American 2825 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5527 · sold as American Eagle

    11:13 AM → 12:59 PM1h 46m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (100 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 101 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 83% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 100 flights

    Find 11:13 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1617

    9:21 AM → 10:57 AM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 83% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 57%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 29 flights

    Find American 1617 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1977

    8:00 AM → 9:29 AM1h 29m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1977 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2779

    7:51 AM → 9:19 AM1h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find American 2779 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 997

    12:24 PM → 1:59 PM1h 35m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 57% on time; 9 AM to noon: 83%).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 997 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1659

    3:08 PM → 4:47 PM1h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 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 (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 1659 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 1269

    10:29 PM → 11:54 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3114; its record covers all of them.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (153 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.3% of the time (7 of 161).
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 153 flights

    Find American 1269 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 1354

    8:44 PM → 10:15 PM1h 31m nonstop

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

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside CLT's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 1354 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2386

    6:25 PM → 8:00 PM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2333; its record covers all of them.

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

    Find American 2386 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)70%

    342 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • American Airlines65%

    2,357 flights · 67% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM71%

    363 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 9 AM to noon83%

    517 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • Noon to 3 PM57%

    375 flights · avg delay 34 min

  • 3 to 6 PM63%

    369 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM59%

    702 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • After 9 PM73%

    373 flights · avg delay 21 min

Best day: Saturday (78%). Worst: Friday (65%).

Smarter routing

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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.

J
71
F
69
M
67
A
68
M
69
J
65
J
60
A
69
S
74
O
76
N
73
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume29%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)20%
  • Severe weather15%

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

CLT to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly CLT to DCA?
9 AM to noon: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 57% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from CLT to DCA?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 342 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 CLT to DCA?
July (60% on time); the best was October (76%), 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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