Best Time to Fly HPN to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Westchester County → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,356 flights were scheduled from White Plains (HPN) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 61.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (78% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (62%).
6.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
HPN 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 | 61.6% | 102 min | 6.3% | 1,356 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HPN to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,692 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 81.0% | 6.7% | 698 |
| 10am–11am | 69.2% | 9.3% | 43 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.1% | 5.6% | 665 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 51.7% | 6.6% | 634 |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.8% | 6.7% | 625 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HPN 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) | 61.7% | -4.8 pts | 0.0% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.8% | -7.7 pts | 4.7% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.7% | -8.9 pts | 9.8% | 457 |
| All other days | 66.5% | — | 5.9% | 2,080 |
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).