Best Time to Fly DCA to DAY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → James M Cox/Dayton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
961 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Dayton (DAY) in the last 12 months, and 64.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 13.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (62%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to DAY 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 | 64.5% | 83 min | 3.4% | 961 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to DAY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,112 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 7am–8am | 85.9% | 1.9% | 412 |
| 8am–9am | 80.9% | 2.2% | 139 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.9% | 2.5% | 197 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 51.5% | 1.0% | 102 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.7% | 1.1% | 89 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.1% | 4.5% | 465 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 55.8% | 4.4% | 45 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 59.0% | 7.6% | 538 |
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 DAY
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) | 67.5% | -1.0 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.0% | +1.5 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.6% | -7.9 pts | 6.6% | 318 |
| All other days | 68.5% | — | 3.7% | 1,714 |
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).