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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Valparaiso (Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport). 384 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5672 at 8:20 AM.

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

DCA → VPS

Washington to Valparaiso: 384 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

5.7%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 54% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

73% 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 5672 · sold as American Eagle

    8:20 AM → 10:00 AM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5446; its record covers all of them.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (5 of 90).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 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 · 85 flights

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

  2. #2 · American 3224

    10:53 AM → 12:19 PM2h 26m nonstop

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

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    36%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 36% 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).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 3224 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines73%

    120 flights · 78% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)73%

    37 flights · 85% on time as flown · 6.2% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)66%

    223 flights · 70% on time as flown · 7.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM83%

    265 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 6 to 9 PM54%

    91 flights · avg delay 42 min

Best day: Saturday (81%). Worst: Thursday (70%).

Smarter routing

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    Rank flightsFares

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
72
F
88
M
78
A
74
M
62
J
69
J
58
A
75
S
79
O
89
N
92
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft63%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)20%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%
  • 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 VPS questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to VPS?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 54% 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 VPS?
American, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 120 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 VPS?
July (58% on time); the best was November (92%), 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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