Best Time to Fly DCA to HSV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,317 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Huntsville (HSV) in the last 12 months, and 72.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 84.2% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 70.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (76% on time) and January the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 4.1% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to HSV 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 | 84.2% | 32 min | 1.7% | 58 |
| Envoy Air | 76.3% | 80 min | 3.4% | 294 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.0% | 80 min | 4.5% | 965 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to HSV
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,620 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 79.4% | 3.8% | 606 |
| 9am–10am | 86.2% | 2.2% | 89 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 11am–12pm | 76.6% | 2.2% | 503 |
| 12pm–1pm | 58.5% | 3.6% | 55 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.0% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.7% | 1.6% | 63 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.4% | 4.5% | 553 |
| 5pm–6pm | 61.3% | 17.3% | 75 |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.6% | 7.9% | 253 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.8% | 8.8% | 320 |
| 9pm–10pm | 90.0% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 13 | |
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 HSV
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) | 55.3% | -17.8 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -2.3 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.2% | -4.9 pts | 10.3% | 455 |
| All other days | 73.2% | — | 3.9% | 2,046 |
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).