Best Time to Fly IND to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,022 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 74.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 74.8% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 72.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 3.8% (US average 1.8%).
IND 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 | 74.8% | 56 min | 3.5% | 1,847 |
| PSA Airlines | 72.0% | 169 min | 7.0% | 142 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 28 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,056 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | 90.4% | 1.3% | 467 |
| 7am–8am | 81.2% | 1.6% | 448 |
| 8am–9am | 82.1% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 9am–10am | 88.9% | 1.8% | 513 |
| 10am–11am | 88.9% | 1.3% | 541 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.2% | 3.7% | 299 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.1% | 3.9% | 127 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.9% | 4.1% | 221 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.8% | 8.0% | 365 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.8% | 7.5% | 134 |
| 7pm–8pm | 47.6% | 5.0% | 219 |
| 8pm–9pm | 61.4% | 7.2% | 237 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.9% | 8.1% | 359 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND 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) | 73.6% | -4.6 pts | 1.4% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.3% | +1.1 pts | 0.9% | 112 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.7% | -3.5 pts | 7.1% | 702 |
| All other days | 78.2% | — | 3.2% | 3,169 |
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).