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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport). 2,693 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 3244 at 6:42 AM.

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

DCA → CLT

Washington to Charlotte: 2,693 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

3.2%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 63% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

77% chance on time

Check DCA to CLT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $124 (American 2173 on 2026-10-19). 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. #1 · American 3244

    6:42 AM → 8:25 AM1h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 959; its record covers all of them.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (74 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 74 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
    • 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 · 74 flights

    Find American 3244 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 365

    5:00 AM → 6:22 AM1h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1686, 2882; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (228 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.8% of the time (9 of 237).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
    • 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 · 228 flights

    Find American 365 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1581

    6:23 AM → 8:04 AM1h 41m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (126 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.8% of the time (5 of 131).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
    • 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 · 126 flights

    Find American 1581 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1518

    8:20 AM → 10:10 AM1h 50m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (204 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: 63%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 204 flights

    Find American 1518 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2378

    9:59 AM → 11:41 AM1h 42m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • 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 (29 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

    Find American 2378 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 2869

    9:51 AM → 11:34 AM1h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 42 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 (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 2869 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 840

    3:20 PM → 5:13 PM1h 53m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 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.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 840 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · American 2687

    8:42 AM → 10:30 AM1h 48m nonstop

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

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    45 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (149 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (7 of 156).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 63%).
    • 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 · 149 flights

    Find American 2687 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2839

    1:44 PM → 3:24 PM1h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 2815; its record covers all of them.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (216 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.
    • Lands inside CLT's trouble window: 63% of its 48 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 216 flights

    Find American 2839 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 3263

    7:07 PM → 8:55 PM1h 48m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 63% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • 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 (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find American 3263 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines77%

    2,355 flights · 80% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)68%

    338 flights · 67% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    1,058 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    356 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • Noon to 3 PM76%

    395 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    521 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 6 to 9 PM63%

    358 flights · avg delay 31 min

Best day: Saturday (82%). Worst: Friday (74%).

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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.

J
80
F
79
M
80
A
77
M
73
J
71
J
68
A
74
S
82
O
85
N
84
D
83

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft55%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • Severe weather5%

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 CLT questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to CLT?
Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 63% 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 DCA to CLT?
American, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,355 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 CLT?
July (68% on time); the best was October (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.

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