Best Time to Fly RSW to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Southwest Florida International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 72.0% of Fort Myers (RSW) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (832 scheduled flights). That is 5.6 points below the national average of 77.6%.
American 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 July the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 2.5% (US average 1.8%).
RSW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 72.4% | 105 min | 2.5% | 805 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 26 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RSW to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,629 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 3.0% | 66 |
| 10am–11am | 92.0% | 0.8% | 128 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.4% | 2.9% | 443 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.0% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 1pm–2pm | 68.4% | 1.2% | 249 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.2% | 2.6% | 156 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.1% | 7.5% | 40 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.8% | 5.0% | 40 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.1% | 6.1% | 379 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.8% | 6.8% | 44 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RSW 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) | 90.6% | +14.7 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.3% | -11.7 pts | 0.0% | 84 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.9% | -18.1 pts | 8.6% | 220 |
| All other days | 76.0% | — | 2.8% | 1,293 |
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).