Best Time to Fly MEM to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Memphis International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.8% of Memphis (MEM) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,125 scheduled flights). That is 1.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 78.4% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 73.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and February the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
MEM 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 | 78.4% | 72 min | 2.4% | 491 |
| PSA Airlines | 73.3% | 88 min | 5.1% | 625 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MEM to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,267 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.7% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 6am–7am | 88.5% | 3.7% | 682 |
| 9am–10am | 81.8% | 3.6% | 138 |
| 10am–11am | 74.6% | 3.8% | 507 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.0% | 6.6% | 61 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.2% | 3.6% | 140 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.2% | 2.9% | 68 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.9% | 4.5% | 177 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.3% | 6.2% | 435 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MEM 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) | 80.6% | +2.2 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.7% | +9.3 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | -3.9 pts | 9.4% | 406 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 3.2% | 1,752 |
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).