Best Time to Fly DCA to LEX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Blue Grass
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
304 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Lexington (LEX) in the last 12 months, and 76.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (68%).
3.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to LEX 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 | 76.1% | 93 min | 3.3% | 304 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to LEX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 604 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 76.6% | 4.0% | 603 |
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 LEX
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 | 9 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.4% | -8.5 pts | 8.4% | 107 |
| All other days | 77.8% | — | 3.1% | 481 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).