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Route on-time record

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

Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 1,418 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4561 at 8:30 AM.

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

PIT → DCA

Pittsburgh to Washington: 1,418 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

69%

Cancelled

3.2%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

85% on time vs 52% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

74% chance on time

Check PIT to DCA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $210 (American 4344 on 2026-11-08). 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 · Republic 4561 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    8:30 AM → 9:43 AM1h 13m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (116 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 116 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 116 flights

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  2. #2 · Republic 4614 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    9:57 AM → 11:10 AM1h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as Republic 4344; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (197 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 52%).

    Moderate track record · 197 flights

    Find 9:57 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5323 · sold as American Eagle

    9:09 AM → 10:31 AM1h 22m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 52%).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  4. #4 · Republic 4757 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    1:02 PM → 2:19 PM1h 17m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (142 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.

    Moderate track record · 142 flights

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  5. #5 · Republic 4398 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    8:00 AM → 9:16 AM1h 16m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 48% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

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  6. #6 · PSA 5394 · sold as American Eagle

    7:23 PM → 8:47 PM1h 24m nonstop

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

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 52% on time; 9 AM to noon: 85%).
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 38 flights

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  7. #7 · Envoy 4192 · sold as American Eagle

    1:30 PM → 2:44 PM1h 14m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as Envoy 3784; its record covers all of them.

    55%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    51%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 51% of the time (166 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.

    Moderate track record · 166 flights

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  8. #8 · PSA 5091 · sold as American Eagle

    8:10 PM → 9:29 PM1h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06. Same departure also flew as PSA 5595; its record covers all of them.

    46%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    44%
    Cancelled
    14.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    66 min
    • Arrived on time 44% of the time (86 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 14.7% of the time (15 of 102).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 52% on time; 9 AM to noon: 85%).

    Moderate track record · 86 flights

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  9. #9 · American 1473

    6:04 PM → 7:15 PM1h 11m nonstop

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

    41%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    42%
    Cancelled
    6.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    46 min
    • Arrived on time 42% of the time (57 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.6% of the time (4 of 61).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 52% on time; 9 AM to noon: 85%).
    • Short track record (57 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 57 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)74%

    766 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.5% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)62%

    218 flights · 60% on time as flown · 2.4% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)59%

    338 flights · 61% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

  • American Airlines56%

    96 flights · 58% on time as flown · 3.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM76%

    343 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    382 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • Noon to 3 PM58%

    369 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 3 to 6 PM64%

    105 flights · avg delay 29 min

  • 6 to 9 PM52%

    219 flights · avg delay 44 min

Best day: Saturday (84%). Worst: Thursday (75%).

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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
73
F
69
M
74
A
78
M
80
J
81
J
77
A
81
S
87
O
85
N
78
D
76

What delays this route

  • Air traffic control and airport volume44%
  • Late-arriving aircraft40%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)15%
  • 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

PIT to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly PIT to DCA?
9 AM to noon: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 52% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PIT to DCA?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 74% chance of operating and arriving on time over 766 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 PIT to DCA?
February (69% on time); the best was September (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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