Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to JAX isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 11.0% | 91 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 10 min | 3.8% | 480 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 4.2% | 731 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 2.2% | 1,812 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to JAX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system15%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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?
- 3.1% 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 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.
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Based on 3,114 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.