Washington (DCA) to Key West (EYW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DCA–EYW. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but December 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 31 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,023 mi
Best airline from DCA to EYW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 8 min | 3.4% | 148 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 8 min | 1.6% | 568 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 16 min | 1.6% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to EYW
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 12 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 operations21%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to EYW delayed?
- 20% of DCA–EYW 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to EYW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 148 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–EYW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to EYW?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to EYW?
- The scheduled DCA–EYW flight time averages 3h 9m over 1,023 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are DCA to EYW flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to EYW?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,167 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.