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Route on-time record

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

Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 1,068 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5424 at 6:00 AM.

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

PNS → DCA

Pensacola to Washington: 1,068 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

4.7%

avg delay 43 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

82% on time vs 61% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

74% 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 5424 · sold as American Eagle

    6:00 AM → 9:29 AM2h 29m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    4.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    71 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.4% of the time (16 of 363).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 82% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 61%).

    Strong track record · 346 flights

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

  2. #2 · PSA 5330 · sold as American Eagle

    10:59 AM → 2:28 PM2h 29m nonstop

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

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 10:59 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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

    4:55 PM → 8:30 PM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19. Same departure also flew as PSA 5493; its record covers all of them.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    6.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.8% of the time (5 of 74).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 61% on time; Before 9 AM: 82%).
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 68 flights

    Find 4:55 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · PSA 5607 · sold as American Eagle

    10:32 AM → 1:59 PM2h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as PSA 5087; its record covers all of them.

    63%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    44 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (112 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.3% of the time (5 of 117).
    • 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 · 112 flights

    Find 10:32 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

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

    3:50 PM → 7:15 PM2h 25m nonstop

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

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    11.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 61% on time; Before 9 AM: 82%).
    • 82% 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 3:50 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)74%

    121 flights · 79% on time as flown · 4.1% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)68%

    895 flights · 71% on time as flown · 4.5% cancel

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)65%

    52 flights · 67% on time as flown · 6.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM82%

    363 flights · avg delay 71 min

  • 9 AM to noon74%

    311 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM61%

    45 flights · avg delay 69 min

  • 3 to 6 PM61%

    349 flights · avg delay 33 min

Best day: Saturday (78%). Worst: Friday (73%).

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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
76
F
74
M
77
A
77
M
72
J
65
J
67
A
72
S
83
O
81
N
83
D
79

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)53%
  • Late-arriving aircraft32%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather7%

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

PNS to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly PNS to DCA?
Before 9 AM: 82% of flights arrived on time, against 61% 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 PNS to DCA?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 74% 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 PNS to DCA?
June (65% on time); the best was November (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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