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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport). 730 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 65% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5039 at 12:25 PM.

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

DCA → GRR

Washington to Grand Rapids: 730 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

65%

Cancelled

6.8%

avg delay 29 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

81% on time vs 54% after 9 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. #1 · PSA 5039 · sold as American Eagle

    12:25 PM → 2:22 PM1h 57m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-16.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (283 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (9 of 293).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 64% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 283 flights

    Find 12:25 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5237 · sold as American Eagle

    11:59 AM → 1:53 PM1h 54m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • 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.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 11:59 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5200 · sold as American Eagle

    11:40 AM → 1:35 PM1h 55m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (10 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).
    • 77% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 11:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5376 · sold as American Eagle

    8:05 PM → 10:00 PM1h 55m nonstop

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

    55%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    62%
    Cancelled
    13.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    43 min
    • Arrived on time 62% of the time (110 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 13.4% of the time (17 of 127).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 81% on time; After 9 PM: 54%).
    • 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 · 110 flights

    Find 8:05 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5561 · sold as American Eagle

    10:05 PM → 11:59 PM1h 54m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19. Same departure also flew as PSA 5190; its record covers all of them.

    47%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    49%
    Cancelled
    12.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    38 min
    • Arrived on time 49% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 12.1% of the time (21 of 174).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 54% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 81%).
    • 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 · 150 flights

    Find 10:05 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%

    719 flights · 65% on time as flown · 6.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    226 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM63%

    126 flights · avg delay 33 min

  • 3 to 6 PM81%

    37 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 6 to 9 PM81%

    36 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • After 9 PM54%

    305 flights · avg delay 41 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Friday (68%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • BWI → GRR 77% chance on time

    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 423 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 61%

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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
67
F
63
M
73
A
67
M
68
J
71
J
65
A
76
S
80
O
82
N
76
D
68

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft65%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather1%

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

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DCA to GRR questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to GRR?
6 to 9 PM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DCA to GRR?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 60% chance of operating and arriving on time over 719 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 GRR?
February (63% on time); the best was October (82%), 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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