Washington (DCA) to Greer (GSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to GSP isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 396 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to GSP
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 29 min |
| Friday | 64% | 36 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 32 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 operations27%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to GSP delayed?
- 33% of DCA–GSP 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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to GSP?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to GSP?
- The scheduled DCA–GSP flight time averages 1h 43m over 396 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DCA to GSP 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 GSP?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,105 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.