Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Panama City (ECP) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. PSA Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 769 mi
Best airline from DCA to ECP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 4.4% | 406 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 13 min | 1.4% | 141 |
| Envoy Air | 65% | 24 min | 1.2% | 86 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to ECP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather7%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to ECP delayed?
- 24% of DCA–ECP 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to ECP?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 406 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–ECP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to ECP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to ECP?
- The scheduled DCA–ECP flight time averages 2h 28m over 769 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DCA to ECP flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 ECP?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 642 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.