Washington (DCA) to Tallahassee (TLH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–TLH: 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, 66% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 716 mi
Best airline from DCA to TLH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 71% | 28 min | 2.9% | 105 |
| PSA Airlines | 65% | 31 min | 8.1% | 593 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to TLH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 40 min |
| Friday | 67% | 32 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 59% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to TLH delayed?
- 34% of DCA–TLH 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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to TLH?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 105 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–TLH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from DCA to TLH?
- The scheduled DCA–TLH flight time averages 2h 22m over 716 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are DCA to TLH flights cancelled?
- 7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to TLH?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 38% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 728 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.