Best Time to Fly VPS to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
370 flights were scheduled from Valparaiso (VPS) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 69.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 77.2%, while American Airlines trailed at 62.9%.
November has been the best month (90% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (65%).
3.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
VPS 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 | 77.2% | 93 min | 5.1% | 157 |
| Republic Airways | 70.6% | 55 min | 8.1% | 37 |
| American Airlines | 62.9% | 73 min | 1.7% | 176 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly VPS to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 768 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.7% | 3.2% | 155 |
| 10am–11am | 74.4% | 3.8% | 447 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.1% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 12pm–1pm | 33.3% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 1pm–2pm | 58.7% | 6.1% | 49 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on VPS 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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.8% | +7.3 pts | 2.2% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.1% | -9.4 pts | 6.5% | 138 |
| All other days | 74.5% | — | 3.1% | 571 |
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).