Best Time to Fly ALB to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,185 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 67.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.0%, while American Airlines trailed at 57.1%.
October has been the best month (81% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (63%).
5.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 79.0% | 56 min | 3.4% | 59 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.4% | 97 min | 5.6% | 1,063 |
| American Airlines | 57.1% | 109 min | 0.0% | 63 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,500 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.7% | 6.5% | 400 |
| 6am–7am | 81.3% | 4.9% | 265 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.0% | 4.2% | 683 |
| 1pm–2pm | 54.7% | 5.4% | 56 |
| 2pm–3pm | 57.9% | 5.2% | 306 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.6% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.9% | 8.7% | 622 |
| 7pm–8pm | 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 ALB 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) | 68.6% | -0.9 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.0% | +6.5 pts | 2.6% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.9% | -5.6 pts | 9.8% | 450 |
| All other days | 69.5% | — | 5.1% | 1,938 |
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).