Best Time to Fly DCA to ECP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Northwest Florida Beaches International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 73.8% of Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP) flights arrived on time (388 scheduled flights). That is 3.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.8%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 71.1%.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (71%).
4.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to ECP 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 | 78.8% | 37 min | 0.8% | 119 |
| PSA Airlines | 71.1% | 79 min | 5.9% | 255 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to ECP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 648 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.6% | 3.0% | 202 |
| 9am–10am | 67.4% | 8.5% | 47 |
| 10am–11am | 77.1% | 4.0% | 100 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.8% | 3.8% | 212 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 1pm–2pm | 61.3% | 6.1% | 33 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 4 | |
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 ECP
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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.9% | -8.3 pts | 6.3% | 143 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 2.9% | 485 |
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).