Best Time to Fly DCA to VPS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
369 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Valparaiso (VPS) in the last 12 months, and 76.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 84.8% on time and American Airlines was last with 72.2%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to VPS 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 | 84.8% | 47 min | 8.1% | 37 |
| PSA Airlines | 79.6% | 65 min | 5.8% | 156 |
| American Airlines | 72.2% | 55 min | 1.1% | 176 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to VPS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 768 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 80.5% | 3.5% | 507 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 10am–11am | 57.4% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.0% | 9.8% | 122 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 32 | |
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 VPS
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.8% | -15.7 pts | 8.7% | 138 |
| All other days | 76.5% | — | 4.4% | 571 |
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).