Best Time to Fly CAE to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Columbia Metropolitan → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.4% of Columbia (CAE) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,092 scheduled flights). That is 5.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 90.0% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 70.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and February the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 4.8% (US average 1.8%).
CAE to DCA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 90.0% | 54 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| Republic Airways | 83.7% | 52 min | 2.2% | 138 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.1% | 111 min | 5.3% | 924 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CAE to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,147 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.8% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 6am–7am | 86.9% | 4.3% | 392 |
| 7am–8am | 74.7% | 4.9% | 263 |
| 9am–10am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10am–11am | 77.8% | 4.4% | 518 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.3% | 4.2% | 165 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.1% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 51.5% | 10.5% | 76 |
| 7pm–8pm | 47.5% | 10.4% | 509 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CAE to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 70.7% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.3% | -1.0 pts | 0.0% | 74 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.5% | -3.8 pts | 12.5% | 352 |
| All other days | 71.3% | — | 5.2% | 1,680 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).