Best Time to Fly DCA to TVC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Cherry Capital
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
155 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) in the last 12 months, and 82.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to TVC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 82.0% | 50 min | 0.8% | 130 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 4 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 11 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to TVC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 301 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | 89.0% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.9% | 0.0% | 167 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 16 | |
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 TVC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.6% | -8.4 pts | 3.3% | 150 |
| All other days | 87.1% | — | 2.0% | 151 |
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).