Route on-time record
DCA to AVL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport). 522 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5061 at 2:30 PM.
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DCA → AVL
Washington to Asheville: 522 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
70%
Cancelled
3.6%
avg delay 20 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
85% on time vs 60% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
67% 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 5061 · sold as American Eagle
2:30 PM → 4:08 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 71%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 26 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 70% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 38 flights
Find 2:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5052 · sold as American Eagle
9:09 AM → 10:52 AM1h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 67% 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).
- 72% 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 airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find 9:09 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5588 · sold as American Eagle
12:45 PM → 2:19 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
60%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 60%
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.0% of the time (6 of 86).
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 80 flights
Find 12:45 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)67%
502 flights · 70% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
159 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 9 AM to noon73%
50 flights · avg delay 16 min
- Noon to 3 PM64%
161 flights · avg delay 22 min
- 3 to 6 PM60%
152 flights · avg delay 33 min
Best day: Sunday (80%). Worst: Thursday (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 aircraft53%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)20%
- Air traffic control and airport volume20%
- Severe weather6%
- Security1%
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 AVL questions
- What time of day is best to fly DCA to AVL?
- Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 60% 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 DCA to AVL?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 67% chance of operating and arriving on time over 502 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 AVL?
- March (64% on time); the best was November (86%), 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
- AVL 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