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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Cedar Rapids (The Eastern Iowa Airport). 363 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Envoy 3462 at 10:50 AM.

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

DCA → CID

Washington to Cedar Rapids: 363 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

90% on time vs 60% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

85% 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. #1 · Envoy 3462 · sold as American Eagle

    10:50 AM → 12:28 PM2h 38m nonstop

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

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 90% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 60%).
    • 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 10:50 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 4384 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:57 PM → 9:34 PM2h 37m nonstop

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

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
    • 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 (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 37 flights

    Find 7:57 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5410 · sold as American Eagle

    1:30 PM → 3:14 PM2h 44m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (128 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (7 of 135).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 60% on time; 9 AM to noon: 90%).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 128 flights

    Find 1:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)85%

    179 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)74%

    37 flights · 70% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)66%

    146 flights · 62% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon90%

    189 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM60%

    131 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    43 flights · avg delay 15 min

Best day: Saturday (86%). Worst: Wednesday (81%).

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
72
F
82
M
78
A
83
M
88
J
83
J
79
A
84
S
86
O
89
N
81
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume23%
  • Severe weather7%

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 CID questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to CID?
9 AM to noon: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DCA to CID?
Envoy, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 179 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 CID?
January (72% on time); the best was October (89%), 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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