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BetaWe rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.
DCA → EWR
Washington to Newark: 333 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
90%
Cancelled
3.3%
avg delay 6 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
Republic
87% 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 · Republic 3704 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:00 AM → 8:21 AM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as Republic 3409, 3508; its record covers all of them.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 77 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)87%
333 flights · 90% on time as flown · 3.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM92%
274 flights · avg delay 5 min
- 9 AM to noon90%
32 flights · avg delay 4 min
Best day: Monday (94%). Worst: Saturday (85%).
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