Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Panama City (ECP) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.7% 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
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 769 mi
Best airline from ECP to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 32 min | 1.4% | 141 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 28 min | 5.2% | 406 |
| Envoy Air | 58% | 32 min | 7.0% | 86 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ECP to DCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 46 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 28 min |
| Friday | 78% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 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 operations32%
- National airspace system11%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 141 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 11 a.m. have the best record (87% 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 15m 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?
- 4.7% 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 ECP to DCA?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 642 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.