Washington (DCA) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–VPS: 4.6% 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, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Best airline from DCA to VPS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 7 min | 4.7% | 86 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 17 min | 0.9% | 215 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 5.9% | 471 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to VPS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (79% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 23 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to VPS delayed?
- 27% of DCA–VPS 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to VPS?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 86 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–VPS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to VPS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to VPS?
- The scheduled DCA–VPS flight time averages 2h 38m over 789 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DCA to VPS flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 VPS?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 803 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.