Best Time to Fly DCA to CVG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,019 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati (CVG) in the last 12 months, and 66.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 91.0% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 65.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and February the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 3.5% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to CVG 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 | 91.0% | 46 min | 0.0% | 67 |
| PSA Airlines | 65.0% | 89 min | 3.8% | 951 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to CVG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,350 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.9% | 4.6% | 152 |
| 9am–10am | 69.1% | 3.5% | 255 |
| 10am–11am | 86.8% | 0.6% | 342 |
| 11am–12pm | 64.3% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.6% | 4.2% | 48 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.8% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.2% | 0.8% | 131 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.9% | 1.9% | 373 |
| 5pm–6pm | 48.1% | 11.8% | 152 |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.6% | 9.2% | 65 |
| 7pm–8pm | 54.8% | 4.3% | 437 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.3% | 5.5% | 291 |
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 CVG
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) | 65.3% | -5.7 pts | 0.0% | 49 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.2% | +5.2 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.5% | -11.5 pts | 8.9% | 382 |
| All other days | 71.0% | — | 2.9% | 1,839 |
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).