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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to White Plains (Westchester County Airport). 1,368 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 61% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5282 at 9:06 AM.

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DCA → HPN

Washington to White Plains: 1,368 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

61%

Cancelled

6.6%

avg delay 33 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

79% on time vs 51% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

57% chance on time

Check DCA to HPN fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $328 (American 5289 on 2026-10-23). 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 · PSA 5282 · sold as American Eagle

    9:06 AM → 10:30 AM1h 24m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    5.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (339 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.3% of the time (19 of 360).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 339 flights

    Find 9:06 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5254 · sold as American Eagle

    1:03 PM → 2:31 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    3.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (332 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.5% of the time (12 of 344).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside HPN's trouble window: 67% of its 49 ground stops and delay programs started between 11 AM and 5 PM.

    Strong track record · 332 flights

    Find 1:03 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5289 · sold as American Eagle

    6:59 PM → 8:27 PM1h 27m nonstop

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

    51%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    10.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    39 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (282 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 10.2% of the time (32 of 315).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 282 flights

    Find 6:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5236 · sold as American Eagle

    4:58 PM → 6:24 PM1h 28m nonstop

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

    48%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    51%
    Cancelled
    7.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    43 min
    • Arrived on time 51% of the time (320 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 7.8% of the time (27 of 348).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 51% on time; Before 9 AM: 79%).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 320 flights

    Find 4:58 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)57%

    1,368 flights · 61% on time as flown · 6.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM79%

    71 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    316 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM59%

    317 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 3 to 6 PM51%

    348 flights · avg delay 43 min

  • 6 to 9 PM57%

    180 flights · avg delay 40 min

  • After 9 PM55%

    136 flights · avg delay 37 min

Best day: Saturday (77%). Worst: Friday (64%).

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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
66
F
61
M
65
A
72
M
65
J
66
J
59
A
67
S
78
O
79
N
76
D
61

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • Severe weather8%

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 HPN questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to HPN?
Before 9 AM: 79% of flights arrived on time, against 51% 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 HPN?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 57% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,368 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 HPN?
July (59% on time); the best was October (79%), 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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