Best Time to Fly DCA to MGM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Montgomery Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
294 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Montgomery (MGM) in the last 12 months, and 59.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 18.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (71% on time) and February the worst month (43%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to MGM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 59.6% | 78 min | 3.1% | 294 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to MGM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 588 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm–4pm | 60.5% | 2.2% | 228 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.0% | 4.3% | 300 |
| 5pm–6pm | 50.9% | 8.3% | 60 |
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 MGM
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 | 10 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 51.5% | -12.4 pts | 7.5% | 107 |
| All other days | 64.0% | — | 3.2% | 471 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).