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2 nonstop, 38 with 1 connection · ranked by overall best · published legroom for 40 of 40
Our best overall pick
73% chance you arrive on time · nonstop · 30 in legroom · planes about 13 years old · 2h 24m
Top pick#1 · Nonstop · 2h 24m
9:40 AM → 11:04 AM
48
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price
live on Aviasales
73%
arrive on time
76% on time · 3.9% cancel9:40 AM DCA → 11:04 AM ECP2h 24m
Republic 4747 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 18–19.3 in wide · Main CabinFind 9:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · 1 connection · 4h 40m · one ticket (American)
6:23 AM → 10:03 AM
47
score
price
live on Aviasales
88%
connections made
82%
arrive on time
89% on time · 3.4% cancel6:23 AM DCA → 8:04 AM CLT1h 41m
American 1581
Airbus A320 · 16–27 yrs oldLegroom 31–32 in · 16.5–18 in wide · Main CabinConnect in CLT · 1h 16m · 92% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it93% on time · 1.0% cancel9:20 AM CLT → 10:03 AM ECP1h 43m
American 2057
Airbus A320 · 17–27 yrs oldLegroom 31–32 in · 16.5–18 in wide · Main CabinFind this American trip Look for American 1581 + American 2057 on Aviasales#3 · 1 connection · 6h 03m · one ticket (American)
5:00 AM → 10:03 AM
46
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price
live on Aviasales
94%
connections made
87%
arrive on time
92% on time · 2.9% cancel5:00 AM DCA → 6:22 AM CLT1h 22m
American 365 · also flew as 1686
Airbus A319 · 21–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 16.5–18.7 in wide · Main CabinConnect in CLT · 2h 58m · 98% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it93% on time · 1.0% cancel9:20 AM CLT → 10:03 AM ECP1h 43m
American 2057
Airbus A320 · 17–27 yrs oldLegroom 31–32 in · 16.5–18 in wide · Main CabinFind this American trip Look for American 365 + American 2057 on Aviasales#4 · Nonstop · 2h 24m
11:40 AM → 1:04 PM
46
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price
live on Aviasales
68%
arrive on time
71% on time · 4.3% cancel11:40 AM DCA → 1:04 PM ECP2h 24m
PSA 5639 · sold as American Eagle
Bombardier CRJ900 · 7–12 yrs oldLegroom 31 in · 16.6–17.3 in wide · Main CabinFind 11:40 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · 1 connection · 5h 15m · one ticket (Delta)
6:00 AM → 10:23 AM
42
score
price
live on Aviasales
94%
connections made
82%
arrive on time
94% on time · 3.4% cancel6:00 AM DCA → 7:57 AM ATL1h 54m
Delta 410
Airbus A320 or A319 · 23–34 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 18 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 2h 13m · 99% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it87% on time · 1.4% cancel10:10 AM ATL → 10:23 AM ECP1h 08m
Delta 3045
Boeing 717 · 22–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 17.3–18.1 in wide · Delta MainFind this Delta trip Look for Delta 410 + Delta 3045 on Aviasales#6 · 1 connection · 4h 05m · one ticket (Southwest)
6:00 AM → 9:05 AM
41
score
price
live on Aviasales
81%
connections made
74%
arrive on time
95% on time · 1.4% cancel6:00 AM DCA → 6:55 AM BNA1h 55m
Southwest 2314
Boeing 737-700 · 12–23 yrs oldLegroom 31–36 in · 15.5–17.8 in wide · Economy (all seating types)Connect in BNA · 45m · 82% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it91% on time · 0.3% cancel7:40 AM BNA → 9:05 AM ECP1h 25m
Southwest 621
Boeing 737-700 · 10–23 yrs oldLegroom 31–36 in · 15.5–17.8 in wide · Economy (all seating types)Find this Southwest trip Look for Southwest 2314 + Southwest 621 on Aviasales#7 · 1 connection · 4h 19m · one ticket (Delta)
6:59 AM → 10:23 AM
39
score
price
live on Aviasales
89%
connections made
77%
arrive on time
90% on time · 2.6% cancel6:59 AM DCA → 8:59 AM ATL2h 00m
Delta 330
Airbus A320 or A319 · 24–34 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 18 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 1h 11m · 92% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it87% on time · 1.4% cancel10:10 AM ATL → 10:23 AM ECP1h 08m
Delta 3045
Boeing 717 · 22–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 17.3–18.1 in wide · Delta MainFind this Delta trip Look for Delta 330 + Delta 3045 on Aviasales#8 · 1 connection · 4h 21m · one ticket (American)
6:42 AM → 10:03 AM
39
score
price
live on Aviasales
82%
connections made
77%
arrive on time
93% on time · 2.4% cancel6:42 AM DCA → 8:25 AM CLT1h 43m
American 3244
Airbus A319 · 21–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–32 in · 16.5–18.7 in wide · Main CabinConnect in CLT · 55m · 85% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it93% on time · 1.0% cancel9:20 AM CLT → 10:03 AM ECP1h 43m
American 2057
Airbus A320 · 17–27 yrs oldLegroom 31–32 in · 16.5–18 in wide · Main CabinFind this American trip Look for American 3244 + American 2057 on Aviasales#9 · 1 connection · 4h 55m · one ticket (Southwest)
9:25 AM → 1:20 PM
38
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price
live on Aviasales
88%
connections made
74%
arrive on time
70% on time · 1.4% cancel9:25 AM DCA → 10:15 AM BNA1h 50m
Southwest 2720
Boeing 737-700 · 10–23 yrs oldLegroom 31–36 in · 15.5–17.8 in wide · Economy (all seating types)Connect in BNA · 1h 45m · 90% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it84% on time · 0.3% cancel12:00 PM BNA → 1:20 PM ECP1h 20m
Southwest 4405
Boeing 737-700 · 19–22 yrs oldLegroom 31–36 in · 15.5–17 in wide · Economy (all seating types)Find this Southwest trip Look for Southwest 2720 + Southwest 4405 on Aviasales#10 · 1 connection · 5h 18m · one ticket (Delta)
6:00 AM → 10:23 AM
37
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price
live on Aviasales
89%
connections made
78%
arrive on time
89% on time · 3.8% cancel6:00 AM DCA → 8:05 AM ATL2h 05m
Republic 4782 · sold as Delta Connection
Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 18.3 in wide · Delta MainConnect in ATL · 2h 05m · 94% chance to make it · same ticket: the airline rebooks you if you miss it87% on time · 1.4% cancel10:10 AM ATL → 10:23 AM ECP1h 08m
Delta 3045
Boeing 717 · 22–27 yrs oldLegroom 30–31 in · 17.3–18.1 in wide · Delta MainFind this Delta trip Look for Republic 4782 + Delta 3045 on Aviasales
Aircraft and ages come from the planes each flight number actually flew in the last 3 months of data (FAA registry build years); airlines can swap planes. Legroom is the seat pitch the airline or a seat-map source publishes for that aircraft and cabin; we never estimate it, and seat maps change, so check the airline’s seat map when you book.
DCA → ECP
Washington to Panama City Beach: 382 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
76%
Cancelled
4.7%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
82% on time vs 74% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
Republic
77% chance on time
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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)77%
114 flights · 82% on time as flown · 3.4% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)70%
238 flights · 74% on time as flown · 5.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon74%
298 flights · avg delay 22 min
- Noon to 3 PM82%
63 flights · avg delay 9 min
Best day: Sunday (82%). Worst: Thursday (73%).
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