Best Time to Fly DCA to MEM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Memphis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,126 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Memphis (MEM) in the last 12 months, and 71.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 72.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 70.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and January the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 4.6% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to MEM 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 | 72.5% | 67 min | 4.3% | 491 |
| PSA Airlines | 70.8% | 67 min | 5.0% | 625 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to MEM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,268 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 78.1% | 5.9% | 170 |
| 8am–9am | 79.5% | 3.3% | 511 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | 72.9% | 0.0% | 134 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.3% | 2.2% | 184 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 1.8% | 281 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.8% | 3.5% | 232 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.0% | 7.8% | 64 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.8% | 5.6% | 162 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.1% | 5.9% | 254 |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.5% | 6.1% | 131 |
| 10pm–11pm | 63.6% | 18.9% | 95 |
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 MEM
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) | 75.0% | -0.6 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.2% | +6.5 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.4% | -7.3 pts | 8.3% | 408 |
| All other days | 75.6% | — | 3.7% | 1,751 |
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).