Cincinnati (CVG) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying CVG to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 411 mi
Best airline from CVG to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 9 min | 0.0% | 106 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 8 min | 0.0% | 127 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 16 min | 1.4% | 579 |
| PSA Airlines | 64% | 39 min | 5.7% | 1,661 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to DCA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 27 min |
| Friday | 65% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to DCA delayed?
- 31% of CVG–DCA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 106 flights. 4 airlines flew CVG–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to DCA?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to DCA?
- The scheduled CVG–DCA flight time averages 1h 35m over 411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are CVG to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,474 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.