Key West (EYW) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EYW–DCA. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but February 2026 dropped to 50% — a gap of 47 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,023 mi
Best airline from EYW to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 19 min | 4.7% | 148 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 14 min | 1.9% | 568 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 16 min | 2.9% | 451 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EYW to DCA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 71% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EYW to DCA delayed?
- 25% of EYW–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EYW to DCA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 148 flights. 3 airlines flew EYW–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EYW to DCA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EYW to DCA?
- The scheduled EYW–DCA flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,023 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are EYW to DCA flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EYW to DCA?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,167 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.