Washington (DCA) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–GSO: 4.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 248 mi
Best airline from DCA to GSO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 21 min | 4.9% | 266 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 15 min | 3.3% | 153 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 28 min | 4.9% | 1,174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to GSO
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 32 min |
| Friday | 63% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to GSO delayed?
- 30% of DCA–GSO 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to GSO?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 266 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–GSO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to GSO?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to GSO?
- The scheduled DCA–GSO flight time averages 1h 22m over 248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DCA to GSO flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 GSO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,593 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.