Best Time to Fly JAX to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jacksonville International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.5% of Jacksonville (JAX) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,464 scheduled flights). That is 5.1 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 79.6% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 66.6%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 2.3% (US average 1.8%).
JAX 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 | 79.6% | 137 min | 2.6% | 151 |
| American Airlines | 73.4% | 69 min | 1.7% | 977 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.6% | 133 min | 3.9% | 336 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAX to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,995 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.5% | 2.4% | 123 |
| 7am–8am | 87.3% | 2.2% | 579 |
| 9am–10am | 92.9% | 2.3% | 43 |
| 10am–11am | 87.6% | 2.4% | 124 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.2% | 1.4% | 495 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.8% | 1.9% | 310 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.1% | 4.8% | 147 |
| 2pm–3pm | 62.3% | 4.1% | 467 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.0% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.7% | 2.6% | 152 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.8% | 3.3% | 456 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 2.0% | 49 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAX 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) | 82.1% | +5.0 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.0% | +1.8 pts | 0.8% | 134 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.4% | -11.7 pts | 5.9% | 476 |
| All other days | 77.1% | — | 2.2% | 2,329 |
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).