Best Time to Fly GRR to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Gerald R. Ford International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 67.4% of Grand Rapids (GRR) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (729 scheduled flights). That is 10.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and February the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
GRR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 67.3% | 126 min | 3.6% | 718 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 9 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GRR to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,391 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 82.3% | 6.4% | 249 |
| 6am–7am | 82.7% | 5.8% | 361 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 54.3% | 7.7% | 39 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.2% | 1.6% | 122 |
| 2pm–3pm | 54.2% | 2.0% | 306 |
| 3pm–4pm | 61.9% | 3.1% | 160 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.1% | 12.2% | 49 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.9% | 8.8% | 80 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GRR 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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.5% | -9.3 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.4% | -5.3 pts | 6.5% | 245 |
| All other days | 72.7% | — | 4.6% | 1,069 |
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).