Best Time to Fly AVL to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Asheville Regional → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
522 flights were scheduled from Asheville (AVL) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 61.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 15.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 69.1%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 60.7%.
October has been the best month (78% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (61%).
6.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AVL 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 | 69.1% | 80 min | 9.8% | 61 |
| PSA Airlines | 60.7% | 68 min | 5.7% | 455 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AVL to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,066 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.6% | 1.6% | 309 |
| 11am–12pm | 57.4% | 6.8% | 73 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.6% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 2pm–3pm | 56.0% | 5.9% | 169 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.0% | 6.7% | 45 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.5% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 52.4% | 15.5% | 316 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AVL 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 | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.2% | -10.4 pts | 10.6% | 246 |
| All other days | 68.6% | — | 6.6% | 769 |
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).