Best Time to Fly DCA to HPN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Westchester County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 62.8% of Washington (DCA) to White Plains (HPN) flights arrived on time (1,359 scheduled flights). That is 14.9 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (73% on time) and February the worst month (47%).
The cancellation rate was 6.4% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to HPN 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 | 62.8% | 85 min | 6.4% | 1,359 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to HPN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,694 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 77.8% | 4.2% | 95 |
| 9am–10am | 75.5% | 5.6% | 587 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 64.2% | 3.9% | 640 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.2% | 7.0% | 568 |
| 5pm–6pm | 40.4% | 13.0% | 115 |
| 6pm–7pm | 53.5% | 8.1% | 234 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.4% | 7.5% | 120 |
| 10pm–11pm | 62.3% | 14.9% | 268 |
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 HPN
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) | 66.0% | +1.0 pts | 2.1% | 48 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.0% | -5.0 pts | 6.5% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.9% | -8.1 pts | 11.6% | 457 |
| All other days | 65.0% | — | 6.1% | 2,082 |
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).