Best Time to Fly LEX to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Blue Grass → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 88.9% of Lexington (LEX) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (304 scheduled flights). That is 11.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and December the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
LEX 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 | 88.9% | 76 min | 1.6% | 304 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LEX to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 604 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.8% | 2.3% | 604 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LEX 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) | Limited data | 9 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 91.0% | +2.7 pts | 5.6% | 107 |
| All other days | 88.3% | — | 1.7% | 481 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).