Washington (DCA) to Augusta (AGS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Augusta (AGS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 356 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 59% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 8.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 59%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 8.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.98
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 468 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to AGS
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (64% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 61% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 52 min |
| Thursday | 51% | 46 min |
| Friday | 56% | 57 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 52% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to AGS delayed?
- 41% of DCA–AGS 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 42 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to AGS?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (64% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to AGS?
- The scheduled DCA–AGS flight time averages 1h 46m over 468 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 41% of the time.
- How often are DCA to AGS flights cancelled?
- 8.3% 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 DCA to AGS?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 24% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 702 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.