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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport). 1,325 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5262 at 8:20 AM.

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

DCA → HSV

Washington to Huntsville: 1,325 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

5.4%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

After 9 PM

88% on time vs 60% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

72% chance on time

Check DCA to HSV fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $471 (American 4657 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 · PSA 5262 · sold as American Eagle

    8:20 AM → 9:33 AM2h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5442; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (289 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (16 of 305).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 289 flights

    Find 8:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5259 · sold as American Eagle

    11:03 AM → 12:08 PM2h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5354; its record covers all of them.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (157 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).
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 157 flights

    Find 11:03 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5215 · sold as American Eagle

    8:59 PM → 10:07 PM2h 08m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    4.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (40 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.8% of the time (2 of 42).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 60% on time; After 9 PM: 88%).
    • 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 · 40 flights

    Find 8:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Envoy 3581 · sold as American Eagle

    4:40 PM → 5:52 PM2h 12m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 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.
    • 80% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find 4:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5213 · sold as American Eagle

    11:42 AM → 12:45 PM2h 03m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (11 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).
    • 74% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 11:42 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5260 · sold as American Eagle

    4:26 PM → 5:34 PM2h 08m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 4:26 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5368 · sold as American Eagle

    4:36 PM → 5:49 PM2h 13m nonstop

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

    60%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    59%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 59% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (7 of 158).
    • 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 · 150 flights

    Find 4:36 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · PSA 5321 · sold as American Eagle

    8:28 PM → 9:40 PM2h 12m nonstop

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

    59%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    40 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (98 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.7% of the time (7 of 105).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 60% on time; After 9 PM: 88%).
    • 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 · 98 flights

    Find 8:28 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)72%

    58 flights · 84% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)67%

    1,037 flights · 70% on time as flown · 5.1% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)67%

    230 flights · 74% on time as flown · 6.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    347 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    269 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM62%

    75 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 3 to 6 PM64%

    327 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • 6 to 9 PM60%

    264 flights · avg delay 37 min

  • After 9 PM88%

    43 flights · avg delay 10 min

Best day: Saturday (78%). Worst: Friday (73%).

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
65
F
73
M
77
A
79
M
73
J
75
J
64
A
77
S
83
O
87
N
81
D
70

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume13%
  • Severe weather6%

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 HSV questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to HSV?
After 9 PM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DCA to HSV?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 72% chance of operating and arriving on time over 58 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 HSV?
July (64% on time); the best was October (87%), 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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