Best Time to Fly TVC to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cherry Capital → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
155 flights were scheduled from Traverse City (TVC) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Envoy Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (83% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (67%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TVC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 73.6% | 64 min | 3.1% | 130 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 4 | ||
| American Airlines | Limited data | 11 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 10 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TVC to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 301 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.2% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 2.6% | 113 |
| 2pm–3pm | 68.6% | 3.8% | 106 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TVC to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.2% | -17.4 pts | 8.7% | 150 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 2.0% | 151 |
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).