Best Time to Fly DCA to JAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Jacksonville International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,462 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX) in the last 12 months, and 73.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 85.6%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 70.1%.
April has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
2.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to JAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 85.6% | 53 min | 2.0% | 151 |
| American Airlines | 72.7% | 69 min | 1.6% | 975 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.1% | 77 min | 5.4% | 336 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to JAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,995 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.4% | 1.7% | 235 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 2.4% | 454 |
| 8am–9am | 86.1% | 3.1% | 289 |
| 9am–10am | 92.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 10am–11am | 84.7% | 3.4% | 88 |
| 11am–12pm | 74.0% | 2.4% | 460 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.5% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.5% | 1.3% | 156 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 2.7% | 328 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.6% | 1.9% | 210 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 4.1% | 195 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.1% | 8.0% | 302 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.0% | 8.8% | 57 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.9% | 2.2% | 92 |
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 JAX
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) | 76.8% | -1.7 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.2% | +2.8 pts | 0.8% | 134 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.7% | -9.7 pts | 7.8% | 477 |
| All other days | 78.5% | — | 2.5% | 2,328 |
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).