Best Time to Fly HSV to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.9% of Huntsville (HSV) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,320 scheduled flights). That is 5.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 82.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 70.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (72% on time) and February the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
HSV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 82.5% | 30 min | 1.7% | 58 |
| Envoy Air | 75.0% | 56 min | 3.4% | 294 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.3% | 108 min | 4.0% | 968 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HSV to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,623 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 6am–7am | 79.9% | 4.6% | 635 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 9am–10am | 82.4% | 4.2% | 95 |
| 10am–11am | 71.3% | 3.0% | 557 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.8% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 12pm–1pm | 64.9% | 3.8% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.8% | 5.3% | 415 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.3% | 0.0% | 31 |
| 3pm–4pm | 56.4% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 53.6% | 7.7% | 583 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HSV 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) | 48.9% | -20.3 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | +1.6 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.3% | -4.0 pts | 10.8% | 455 |
| All other days | 69.3% | — | 3.8% | 2,049 |
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).