Best Time to Fly BHM to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,043 flights were scheduled from Birmingham (BHM) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 75.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 84.9% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 75.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and February the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 4.7% (US average 1.8%).
BHM 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 | 84.9% | 54 min | 2.3% | 88 |
| PSA Airlines | 75.0% | 126 min | 4.9% | 955 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BHM to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,031 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.7% | 11.4% | 70 |
| 6am–7am | 87.0% | 3.8% | 640 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 72.8% | 3.4% | 686 |
| 11am–12pm | 62.9% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.3% | 2.6% | 151 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.4% | 8.3% | 339 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.1% | 12.8% | 102 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BHM 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) | 83.3% | +7.6 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.4% | +0.7 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -2.7 pts | 9.4% | 350 |
| All other days | 75.7% | — | 4.4% | 1,573 |
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).