Best Time to Fly DCA to BHM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,046 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM) in the last 12 months, and 70.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.1%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 69.6%.
November has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
4.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to BHM 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 | 77.1% | 52 min | 5.7% | 88 |
| PSA Airlines | 69.6% | 80 min | 4.4% | 957 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BHM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,035 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 83.4% | 3.2% | 617 |
| 9am–10am | 72.5% | 5.2% | 96 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.9% | 2.2% | 229 |
| 2pm–3pm | 62.6% | 3.2% | 402 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.6% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.5% | 9.6% | 187 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.6% | 6.8% | 279 |
| 9pm–10pm | 57.4% | 13.3% | 150 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 31 | |
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 BHM
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) | 60.0% | -12.0 pts | 2.8% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.5% | +15.5 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.8% | -10.2 pts | 9.7% | 351 |
| All other days | 72.0% | — | 4.4% | 1,576 |
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).