Best Time to Fly DCA to CHA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Lovell Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
300 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga (CHA) in the last 12 months, and 65.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 66.5% on time and Republic Airways was last with 56.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (70% on time) and February the worst month (39%).
The cancellation rate was 6.0% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to CHA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 66.5% | 96 min | 4.8% | 249 |
| Republic Airways | 56.2% | 70 min | 13.5% | 37 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to CHA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 596 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm–5pm | 66.0% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.4% | 8.8% | 137 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.7% | 10.6% | 188 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.3% | 5.2% | 172 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.7% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to CHA
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 | 10 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 2 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.2% | -8.2 pts | 15.7% | 108 |
| All other days | 66.4% | — | 5.2% | 476 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).