Best Time to Fly DCA to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,185 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 66.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 11.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 74.2% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 66.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and February the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 5.2% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 74.2% | 76 min | 0.0% | 63 |
| Republic Airways | 70.2% | 36 min | 3.4% | 59 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.0% | 83 min | 5.5% | 1,063 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,500 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 85.7% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 10am–11am | 80.2% | 3.6% | 664 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.2% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.3% | 3.3% | 361 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.0% | 3.6% | 192 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.7% | 5.3% | 475 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.0% | 9.1% | 33 |
| 10pm–11pm | 58.8% | 11.5% | 615 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to ALB
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) | 74.3% | +4.1 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | +4.5 pts | 2.6% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.0% | -6.2 pts | 10.0% | 450 |
| All other days | 70.2% | — | 5.0% | 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).