Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 769 mi
Best airline from ECP to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 29 min | 1.2% | 172 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 28 min | 6.3% | 445 |
| Envoy Air | 59% | 38 min | 8.2% | 61 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ECP to DCA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 46 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 29 min |
| Friday | 77% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft55%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ECP to DCA delayed?
- 26% of ECP–DCA 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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ECP to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 172 flights. 3 airlines flew ECP–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ECP to DCA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ECP to DCA?
- The scheduled ECP–DCA flight time averages 2h 16m over 769 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ECP to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.3% 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 ECP to DCA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from ECP
Other ways to fly to Washington (DCA)
Related guides
Based on 683 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.