Washington (DCA) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–PIT: 3.7% 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, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 204 mi
Best airline from DCA to PIT
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 2.4% | 288 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 15 min | 3.3% | 1,583 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 18 min | 5.4% | 886 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 35 min | 2.1% | 373 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to PIT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to PIT delayed?
- 24% of DCA–PIT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to PIT?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 288 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to PIT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to PIT?
- The scheduled DCA–PIT flight time averages 1h 13m over 204 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DCA to PIT flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 PIT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,130 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.