Washington (DCA) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Best airline from DCA to VPS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 3.6% | 110 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 14 min | 0.6% | 159 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 5.9% | 477 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to VPS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 13 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 operations21%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to VPS delayed?
- 25% of DCA–VPS 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to VPS?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 110 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 (80% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 39m over 789 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DCA to VPS flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 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 777 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.