Best Time to Fly SRQ to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
465 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.8%, while Republic Airways trailed at 71.1%.
June has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (64%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SRQ 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 | 76.8% | 103 min | 0.9% | 317 |
| Republic Airways | 71.1% | 55 min | 2.3% | 132 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 830 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 78.5% | 1.4% | 438 |
| 12pm–1pm | 66.7% | 9.3% | 86 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.3% | 2.5% | 159 |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.7% | 3.6% | 140 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 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 SRQ 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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | +0.8 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.5% | +9.9 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 72.6% | — | 3.2% | 661 |
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).