Best Time to Fly DCA to JAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 64.1% of Washington (DCA) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights arrived on time (302 scheduled flights). That is 13.5 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (74% on time) and June the worst month (48%).
The cancellation rate was 8.6% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to JAN 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 | 63.8% | 86 min | 8.5% | 281 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 21 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to JAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 596 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7pm–8pm | 56.9% | 10.1% | 219 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.7% | 7.0% | 315 |
| 9pm–10pm | 54.9% | 17.7% | 62 |
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 JAN
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 | 10 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 3 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.0% | -8.3 pts | 14.9% | 107 |
| All other days | 64.4% | — | 8.2% | 476 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).