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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport). 1,070 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5607 at 8:20 AM.

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

DCA → PNS

Washington to Pensacola: 1,070 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

3.8%

avg delay 29 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

75% chance on time

Check DCA to PNS fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $444 (American 5544 on 2026-10-21). 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 5607 · sold as American Eagle

    8:20 AM → 10:02 AM2h 42m nonstop

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

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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

  2. #2 · PSA 5087 · sold as American Eagle

    8:27 AM → 10:07 AM2h 40m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (102 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (6 of 108).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • 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 · 102 flights

    Find 8:27 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5395 · sold as American Eagle

    2:54 PM → 4:25 PM2h 31m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 80% 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.
    • Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 2:54 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5330 · sold as American Eagle

    8:54 AM → 10:29 AM2h 35m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 56%).
    • 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 · 44 flights

    Find 8:54 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Envoy 3742 · sold as American Eagle

    1:47 PM → 3:20 PM2h 33m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    11.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 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.
    • 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find 1:47 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · PSA 5493 · sold as American Eagle

    2:46 PM → 4:25 PM2h 39m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.7% of the time (2 of 30).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

    Find 2:46 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · PSA 5544 · sold as American Eagle

    7:49 PM → 9:24 PM2h 35m nonstop

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

    53%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    5.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    48 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (338 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.8% of the time (21 of 359).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 56% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • 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 · 338 flights

    Find 7:49 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)75%

    121 flights · 84% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)68%

    52 flights · 74% on time as flown · 3.8% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)63%

    897 flights · 65% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM83%

    268 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon68%

    89 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • Noon to 3 PM68%

    314 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 3 to 6 PM66%

    49 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    350 flights · avg delay 48 min

Best day: Tuesday (73%). Worst: Friday (66%).

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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
65
F
72
M
70
A
71
M
62
J
67
J
65
A
69
S
70
O
74
N
79
D
72

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%
  • 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

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DCA to PNS questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to PNS?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 56% 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 PNS?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 121 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 PNS?
May (62% on time); the best was November (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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