Washington (DCA) to Augusta (AGS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Augusta (AGS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 348 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 58% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 8.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 58%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 45 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 8.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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 | 63% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 60% | 35 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 63 min |
| Thursday | 50% | 51 min |
| Friday | 58% | 58 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 49% | 52 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to AGS delayed?
- 42% of DCA–AGS 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 45 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 47m over 468 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 42% of the time.
- How often are DCA to AGS flights cancelled?
- 8.8% 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 DCA to AGS?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 18% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 63-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 725 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.