Best Time to Fly DCA to FLL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,307 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in the last 12 months, and 67.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 71.9%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 59.8%.
April has been the best month (79% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
2.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to FLL 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 | 71.9% | 67 min | 1.9% | 575 |
| JetBlue | 68.3% | 75 min | 2.6% | 1,367 |
| Southwest Airlines | 59.8% | 60 min | 1.6% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to FLL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,560 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.2% | 3.4% | 381 |
| 7am–8am | 82.7% | 2.3% | 603 |
| 8am–9am | 83.9% | 1.6% | 190 |
| 9am–10am | 80.4% | 2.0% | 304 |
| 10am–11am | 78.7% | 2.6% | 490 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.2% | 0.6% | 354 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.1% | 3.6% | 192 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.7% | 1.4% | 141 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.2% | 0.4% | 274 |
| 3pm–4pm | 64.8% | 2.0% | 562 |
| 4pm–5pm | 52.9% | 1.6% | 123 |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.1% | 2.1% | 193 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.5% | 1.5% | 390 |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.6% | 0.9% | 105 |
| 8pm–9pm | 54.5% | 4.7% | 254 |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 FLL
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) | 67.4% | -7.0 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.2% | -10.2 pts | 0.9% | 231 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.9% | -10.5 pts | 4.2% | 717 |
| All other days | 74.4% | — | 1.8% | 3,522 |
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).