Cincinnati (CVG) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying CVG to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.8% 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%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 411 mi
Best airline from CVG to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 8 min | 0.0% | 104 |
| Republic Airways | 81% | 9 min | 0.0% | 110 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 16 min | 1.6% | 494 |
| PSA Airlines | 64% | 40 min | 6.2% | 1,789 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to DCA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 33 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 31 min |
| Friday | 65% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 26 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 aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to DCA delayed?
- 32% of CVG–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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CVG to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 104 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 10 a.m. have the best record (85% 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 36m over 411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are CVG to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 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 2,498 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.