Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DCA–JAX. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 61% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 634 mi
Best airline from DCA to JAX
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 11.0% | 91 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 10 min | 3.9% | 439 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 17 min | 2.8% | 719 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 21 min | 2.1% | 1,751 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to JAX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to JAX delayed?
- 23% of DCA–JAX 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to JAX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 91 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–JAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to JAX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to JAX?
- The scheduled DCA–JAX flight time averages 2h 9m over 634 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DCA to JAX flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to JAX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from DCA
Based on 3,000 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.