Best Time to Fly CRW to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
West Virginia International Yeager → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
341 flights were scheduled from Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 78.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (75%).
8.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CRW 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 | 78.1% | 115 min | 8.8% | 341 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CRW to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 681 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.3% | 6.8% | 385 |
| 6am–7am | 81.6% | 6.3% | 255 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 22 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CRW 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 | 12 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.6% | -5.5 pts | 10.8% | 120 |
| All other days | 83.1% | — | 6.2% | 549 |
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).