Best Time to Fly DCA to CID: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → The Eastern Iowa
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
362 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Cedar Rapids/Iowa City (CID) in the last 12 months, and 76.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 89.0% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 60.7%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and November the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to CID 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 | 89.0% | 42 min | 0.0% | 182 |
| Republic Airways | 70.3% | 46 min | 0.0% | 37 |
| PSA Airlines | 60.7% | 75 min | 4.9% | 142 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to CID
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 812 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 10am–11am | 88.7% | 1.6% | 497 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 50.0% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.1% | 7.3% | 82 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.4% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 10pm–11pm | 83.3% | 5.9% | 51 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to CID
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 | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.6% | -1.3 pts | 0.7% | 138 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 3.2% | 631 |
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).