Best Time to Fly CVG to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,017 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 63.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.4%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 61.8%.
September has been the best month (83% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (64%).
5.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CVG 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 | 79.4% | 45 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| PSA Airlines | 61.8% | 104 min | 5.4% | 948 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,347 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.1% | 2.5% | 361 |
| 7am–8am | 69.9% | 4.5% | 464 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 11am–12pm | 56.9% | 5.0% | 198 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.0% | 2.2% | 369 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.3% | 0.6% | 168 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.4% | 5.4% | 294 |
| 6pm–7pm | 54.4% | 8.0% | 100 |
| 7pm–8pm | 46.6% | 15.1% | 258 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG 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) | 57.1% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.2% | +8.7 pts | 2.5% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.7% | -5.9 pts | 8.9% | 380 |
| All other days | 69.5% | — | 4.2% | 1,838 |
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).