Best Time to Fly DCA to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.4% of Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights arrived on time (2,023 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.3%, while Republic Airways trailed at 77.3%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
3.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to IND 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 | 79.3% | 71 min | 4.9% | 142 |
| Republic Airways | 77.3% | 65 min | 3.3% | 1,848 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,053 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.6% | 3.8% | 399 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 2.5% | 204 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 30 | |
| 9am–10am | 90.6% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 10am–11am | 90.2% | 1.8% | 571 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.1% | 1.6% | 125 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.8% | 2.0% | 342 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.9% | 2.5% | 241 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.6% | 2.7% | 333 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.8% | 1.8% | 171 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.4% | 3.4% | 179 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.7% | 3.8% | 627 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.3% | 8.5% | 118 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.2% | 8.5% | 283 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.2% | 6.2% | 128 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 59.0% | 5.7% | 212 |
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 IND
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) | 74.0% | -4.6 pts | 1.4% | 74 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.3% | +6.8 pts | 1.8% | 111 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.7% | -2.9 pts | 6.3% | 699 |
| All other days | 78.6% | — | 3.0% | 3,169 |
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).