Best Time to Fly JAN to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 89.9% of Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (301 scheduled flights). That is 12.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and March the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
JAN to DCA 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 | 89.8% | 168 min | 5.0% | 281 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 20 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAN to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 597 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.5% | 4.9% | 82 |
| 6am–7am | 89.4% | 5.3% | 300 |
| 7am–8am | 85.6% | 5.6% | 215 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAN to DCA
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 | 3 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 90.7% | +3.1 pts | 10.2% | 108 |
| All other days | 87.6% | — | 4.4% | 476 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).