Route on-time record
ECP to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Panama City Beach (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 382 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 6.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4747 at 11:34 AM.
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ECP → DCA
Panama City Beach to Washington: 382 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
72%
Cancelled
6.0%
avg delay 33 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
87% on time vs 68% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
Republic
75% 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 · Republic 4747 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:34 AM → 2:57 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 11.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 23 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (9 AM to noon: 68% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 87%).
- Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 90% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find 11:34 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5639 · sold as American Eagle
1:34 PM → 5:00 PM2h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
64%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 68%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 38 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (81 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 81 flights
Find 1:34 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5372 · sold as American Eagle
1:20 PM → 4:29 PM2h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
60%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 62%
- Cancelled
- 10.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 37 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 10.5% of the time (9 of 86).
- Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 77 flights
Find 1:20 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%
114 flights · 82% on time as flown · 4.2% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)65%
238 flights · 69% on time as flown · 7.0% cancel
- Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)62%
30 flights · 52% 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 noon68%
30 flights · avg delay 19 min
- Noon to 3 PM71%
314 flights · avg delay 37 min
- 3 to 6 PM87%
38 flights · avg delay 14 min
Best day: Friday (78%). Worst: Tuesday (69%).
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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.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
- Air traffic control and airport volume13%
- Severe weather2%
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
ECP to DCA questions
- What time of day is best to fly ECP to DCA?
- 3 to 6 PM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 68% for departures 9 AM to noon.
- Which airline is most on time from ECP to DCA?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 114 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 ECP to DCA?
- February (53% on time); the best was October (90%), 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.
More routes from ECP
- DCA to ECP (return)
- ECP to ATL 85%
- ECP to DFW 76%
- ECP to CLT 86%
- ECP to BNA 82%
- ECP to DAL 82%
- ECP to AUS 76%
- ECP to ORD 78%
- ECP to HOU 82%
- ECP to STL 78%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops