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Route on-time record

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

Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 730 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5074 at 6:00 AM.

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

GRR → DCA

Grand Rapids to Washington: 730 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

4.9%

avg delay 38 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

81% on time vs 49% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

PSA

65% 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 5074 · sold as American Eagle

    6:00 AM → 7:50 AM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as PSA 5029; its record covers all of them.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    7.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (186 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 7.0% of the time (14 of 200).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).

    Moderate track record · 186 flights

    Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5301 · sold as American Eagle

    5:08 AM → 6:59 AM1h 51m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    11.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 11.0% of the time (8 of 73).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 81% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).

    Moderate track record · 65 flights

    Find 5:08 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5237 · sold as American Eagle

    2:23 PM → 4:19 PM1h 56m nonstop

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

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 74% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 38 flights

    Find 2:23 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5039 · sold as American Eagle

    2:52 PM → 4:42 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-16.

    53%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    55%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    56 min
    • Arrived on time 55% of the time (231 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (13 of 249).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 53% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 231 flights

    Find 2:52 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · PSA 5200 · sold as American Eagle

    2:06 PM → 3:59 PM1h 53m nonstop

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

    47%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    30%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    47 min
    • Arrived on time 30% of the time (10 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.
    • 67% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find 2:06 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)65%

    719 flights · 69% on time as flown · 5.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM81%

    363 flights · avg delay 27 min

  • Noon to 3 PM58%

    295 flights · avg delay 53 min

  • 3 to 6 PM49%

    46 flights · avg delay 37 min

Best day: Saturday (79%). Worst: Friday (70%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • GRR → BWI 80% chance on time

    Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 423 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 65%

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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
59
F
65
M
76
A
81
M
75
J
74
J
72
A
80
S
83
O
82
N
78
D
68

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Severe weather20%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume15%

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

GRR to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly GRR to DCA?
Before 9 AM: 81% of flights arrived on time, against 49% 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 GRR to DCA?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 65% chance of operating and arriving on time over 719 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 GRR to DCA?
January (59% on time); the best was September (83%), 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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