Best Time to Fly ECP to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Florida Beaches International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
388 flights were scheduled from Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 71.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 81.4% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 67.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 5.4% (US average 1.8%).
ECP to DCA 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 | 81.4% | 115 min | 0.8% | 119 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.4% | 98 min | 7.8% | 255 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 14 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ECP to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 648 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 82.4% | 3.5% | 171 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.3% | 5.7% | 88 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.2% | 5.4% | 93 |
| 1pm–2pm | 65.3% | 5.7% | 211 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.2% | 6.6% | 61 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ECP to DCA
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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.5% | -7.6 pts | 10.5% | 143 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 3.9% | 485 |
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).