Washington (DCA) to Huntsville (HSV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–HSV: 4.9% 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, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 92% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 613 mi
Best airline from DCA to HSV
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 92% | 4 min | 0.6% | 169 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 21 min | 6.6% | 363 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 24 min | 5.0% | 2,199 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to HSV
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 20 min |
| Friday | 66% | 29 min |
| Saturdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to HSV delayed?
- 29% of DCA–HSV 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to HSV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 169 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–HSV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to HSV?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to HSV?
- The scheduled DCA–HSV flight time averages 2h 10m over 613 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DCA to HSV flights cancelled?
- 4.9% 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 HSV?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,731 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.