Best Time to Fly PHX to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.0% of Phoenix (PHX) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,086 scheduled flights). That is 5.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and March the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
PHX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 83.0% | 65 min | 1.5% | 1,086 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,174 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | 93.9% | 2.7% | 221 |
| 1am–2am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 8am–9am | 83.7% | 0.4% | 450 |
| 9am–10am | 86.9% | 0.7% | 277 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.2% | 2.7% | 256 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.8% | 0.7% | 302 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.3% | 2.4% | 165 |
| 11pm–12am | 90.5% | 1.3% | 477 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX 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) | 89.7% | +4.4 pts | 0.0% | 39 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.8% | +1.4 pts | 0.0% | 83 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.8% | -4.6 pts | 2.7% | 370 |
| All other days | 85.4% | — | 1.1% | 1,682 |
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).