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Route on-time record

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

Valparaiso (Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 385 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5672 at 10:31 AM.

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

VPS → DCA

Valparaiso to Washington: 385 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

4.2%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 75% 9 AM to noon

Most reliable airline

American

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 5672 · sold as American Eagle

    10:31 AM → 1:57 PM2h 26m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (9 AM to noon: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find 10:31 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 3224

    12:59 PM → 4:18 PM2h 19m nonstop

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

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    44%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 44% of the time (9 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.
    • 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 3224 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5446 · sold as American Eagle

    10:49 AM → 2:08 PM2h 19m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    51%
    Cancelled
    10.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 51% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 10.9% of the time (5 of 46).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (9 AM to noon: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 87%).
    • Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 41 flights

    Find 10:49 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines74%

    120 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)73%

    223 flights · 78% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)72%

    37 flights · 71% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    93 flights · avg delay 33 min

  • 9 AM to noon75%

    273 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Sunday (80%). Worst: Friday (69%).

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
70
F
67
M
68
A
71
M
72
J
78
J
69
A
79
S
82
O
85
N
88
D
76

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)41%
  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Severe weather12%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume10%
  • Security2%

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

VPS to DCA questions

What time of day is best to fly VPS to DCA?
Before 9 AM: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 75% for departures 9 AM to noon. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from VPS to DCA?
American, with a season-adjusted 74% 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 VPS to DCA?
February (67% on time); the best was November (88%), 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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