Route on-time record
DCA to DAY: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Dayton (James M. Cox Dayton International Airport). 983 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 63% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5491 at 7:51 AM.
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DCA → DAY
Washington to Dayton: 983 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
63%
Cancelled
4.4%
avg delay 31 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
81% on time vs 49% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
PSA
60% 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 5491 · sold as American Eagle
7:51 AM → 9:30 AM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
- 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 · 36 flights
Find 7:51 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5473 · sold as American Eagle
10:02 PM → 11:40 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
53%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 55%
- Cancelled
- 8.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 36 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (235 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 8.5% of the time (22 of 258).
- 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 · 235 flights
Find 10:02 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5206 · sold as American Eagle
3:59 PM → 5:37 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
53%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 55%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 40 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 49% on time; Before 9 AM: 81%).
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 3:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · PSA 5162 · sold as American Eagle
5:00 PM → 6:44 PM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
53%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 26 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 49% on time; Before 9 AM: 81%).
- Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 5:00 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)60%
981 flights · 63% on time as flown · 4.4% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM81%
308 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 3 to 6 PM49%
332 flights · avg delay 44 min
- 6 to 9 PM68%
42 flights · avg delay 34 min
- After 9 PM58%
279 flights · avg delay 33 min
Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Friday (70%).
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 aircraft54%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
- Air traffic control and airport volume12%
- 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 DAY questions
- What time of day is best to fly DCA to DAY?
- Before 9 AM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 49% 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 DAY?
- PSA, with a season-adjusted 60% chance of operating and arriving on time over 981 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 DAY?
- February (64% on time); the best was September (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
- DAY 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%
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