Best Time to Fly CAK to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Akron-Canton Regional → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
324 flights were scheduled from Akron (CAK) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 53.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 24.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and December the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 6.8% (US average 1.8%).
CAK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 53.5% | 98 min | 6.8% | 324 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CAK to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 682 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 29 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.7% | 2.4% | 424 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 33.3% | 5.0% | 101 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 40.0% | 16.7% | 36 |
| 6pm–7pm | 35.1% | 19.6% | 46 |
| 8pm–9pm | 52.8% | 2.6% | 38 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CAK 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) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.9% | +8.6 pts | 6.6% | 121 |
| All other days | 69.2% | — | 4.5% | 532 |
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).