Route on-time record
DAY to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Dayton (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 985 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5261 at 6:00 AM.
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DAY → DCA
Dayton to Washington: 985 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
72%
Cancelled
4.8%
avg delay 33 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
87% on time vs 43% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
68% 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 5261 · sold as American Eagle
6:00 AM → 7:39 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 23 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (326 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 43%).
Strong track record · 326 flights
Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5198 · sold as American Eagle
9:18 AM → 10:53 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
Limited track record · 43 flights
Find 9:18 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5159 · sold as American Eagle
9:39 AM → 11:14 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 73%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 9:39 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · PSA 5284 · sold as American Eagle
6:07 PM → 7:49 PM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
42%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 44%
- Cancelled
- 9.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 59 min
- Arrived on time 44% of the time (230 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 9.8% of the time (25 of 256).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 43% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
Strong track record · 230 flights
Find 6:07 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)68%
983 flights · 72% on time as flown · 4.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM87%
354 flights · avg delay 22 min
- 9 AM to noon78%
319 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 6 to 9 PM43%
290 flights · avg delay 62 min
Best day: Saturday (87%). Worst: Friday (74%).
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)23%
- Air traffic control and airport volume19%
- Severe weather11%
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
DAY to DCA questions
- What time of day is best to fly DAY to DCA?
- Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 43% 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 DAY to DCA?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 68% chance of operating and arriving on time over 983 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 DAY to DCA?
- February (67% on time); the best was November (84%), 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 DAY
- DCA to DAY (return)
- DAY to ORD 72%
- DAY to ATL 89%
- DAY to DFW 78%
- DAY to CLT 83%
- DAY to DEN 91%
- DAY to PHL 91%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops