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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Augusta (Augusta Regional At Bush Field). 356 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 60% arrived within 15 minutes and 10.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5042 at 8:15 PM.

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DCA → AGS

Washington to Augusta: 356 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

60%

Cancelled

10.1%

avg delay 30 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

61% on time vs 53% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

54% chance on time

Check DCA to AGS fares

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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 · PSA 5042 · sold as American Eagle

    8:15 PM → 10:06 PM1h 51m nonstop

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

    55%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    12.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (128 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 12.9% of the time (19 of 147).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 61% on time; After 9 PM: 53%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 128 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)54%

    355 flights · 60% on time as flown · 10.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 6 to 9 PM61%

    290 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • After 9 PM53%

    38 flights · avg delay 42 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Thursday (59%).

Smarter routing

Or connect through a calmer hub

  • via ATL (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

    57% both legs on time
    • DCA to ATL on time 78%, ATL to AGS on time 78%.
    • ATL had 96 ground stops and delay programs in 12 months.
    Rank DCA-ATL flightsRank ATL-AGS flights

Book connections on one ticket and allow at least an hour at the hub. Leg odds are combined as independent, a rough guide.

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
61
F
59
M
55
A
62
M
66
J
58
J
60
A
63
S
77
O
71
N
72
D
67

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft55%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%
  • Severe weather3%

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

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DCA to AGS questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to AGS?
6 to 9 PM: 61% of flights arrived on time, against 53% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DCA to AGS?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 54% chance of operating and arriving on time over 355 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 DCA to AGS?
March (55% on time); the best was September (77%), 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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