Route on-time record
DCA to ALB: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Albany (Albany International Airport). 1,181 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 67% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5433 at 10:01 AM.
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DCA → ALB
Washington to Albany: 1,181 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
67%
Cancelled
5.9%
avg delay 27 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
78% on time vs 56% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
64% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $265 (American 4362 on 2026-10-23). 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 · PSA 5433 · sold as American Eagle
10:01 AM → 11:34 AM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (319 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (11 of 330).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 78% on time; After 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 319 flights
Find 10:01 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5029 · sold as American Eagle
10:10 AM → 11:37 AM1h 27m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 40 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 78% on time; After 9 PM: 56%).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find 10:10 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5043 · sold as American Eagle
12:41 PM → 2:15 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 71% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
Find 12:41 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 2347
12:59 PM → 2:19 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 56%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 56% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 70% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find American 2347 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · PSA 5559 · sold as American Eagle
10:25 PM → 11:57 PM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.1% of the time (1 of 32).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 56% on time; 9 AM to noon: 78%).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 31 flights
Find 10:25 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Republic 4791 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
2:59 PM → 4:32 PM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
60%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 68%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 2:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · PSA 5032 · sold as American Eagle
3:29 PM → 5:00 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as PSA 5048; its record covers all of them.
57%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 26 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 22 flights
Find 3:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · PSA 5092 · sold as American Eagle
2:59 PM → 4:35 PM1h 36m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
51%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 38%
- Cancelled
- 12.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 48 min
- Arrived on time 38% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
Find 2:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · PSA 5065 · sold as American Eagle
10:15 PM → 11:41 PM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as PSA 5648; its record covers all of them.
47%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 51%
- Cancelled
- 9.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 51% of the time (284 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 9.8% of the time (31 of 315).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 56% on time; 9 AM to noon: 78%).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 284 flights
Find 10:15 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)64%
57 flights · 69% on time as flown · 5.3% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)62%
1,107 flights · 67% on time as flown · 6.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon78%
388 flights · avg delay 19 min
- Noon to 3 PM69%
248 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 3 to 6 PM58%
226 flights · avg delay 43 min
- After 9 PM56%
307 flights · avg delay 32 min
Best day: Saturday (84%). Worst: Sunday (69%).
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.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)21%
- Air traffic control and airport volume8%
- Severe weather4%
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
DCA to ALB questions
- What time of day is best to fly DCA to ALB?
- 9 AM to noon: 78% of flights arrived on time, against 56% for departures after 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from DCA to ALB?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 64% chance of operating and arriving on time over 57 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 ALB?
- July (66% on time); the best was September (85%), 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 DCA
- ALB to DCA (return)
- DCA to BOS 71%
- DCA to ORD 74%
- DCA to ATL 78%
- DCA to LGA 67%
- DCA to MCO 74%
- DCA to BNA 77%
- DCA to MIA 75%
- DCA to DFW 77%
- DCA to IAH 81%
- DCA to DTW 76%
- DCA to CLT 78%
- DCA to MSP 78%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops