Best Time to Fly DCA to AVL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Asheville Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
522 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Asheville (AVL) in the last 12 months, and 67.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, PSA Airlines led with 68.6% on time and Republic Airways was last with 57.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and March the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 4.0% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to AVL 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 | 68.6% | 58 min | 3.5% | 455 |
| Republic Airways | 57.1% | 66 min | 8.2% | 61 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 6 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to AVL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,066 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 86.7% | 1.6% | 315 |
| 9am–10am | 64.1% | 4.5% | 67 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.1% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.0% | 4.1% | 169 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.6% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.9% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.2% | 9.3% | 290 |
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 AVL
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 | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.3% | -10.1 pts | 5.7% | 246 |
| All other days | 74.4% | — | 4.8% | 769 |
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).