Asheville (AVL) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Asheville (AVL) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 65% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 384 mi
Best airline from AVL to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 77% | 18 min | 6.4% | 94 |
| PSA Airlines | 65% | 26 min | 7.2% | 992 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to DCA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 62% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 42 min |
| Friday | 65% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 69% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to DCA delayed?
- 36% of AVL–DCA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 94 flights. 2 airlines flew AVL–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to DCA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to DCA?
- The scheduled AVL–DCA flight time averages 1h 35m over 384 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are AVL to DCA flights cancelled?
- 7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,128 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.