Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on GSO–DCA: 4.2% 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 248 mi
Best airline from GSO to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 5.0% | 241 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 16 min | 3.8% | 106 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 4.1% | 1,189 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSO to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 40 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 30 min |
| Friday | 71% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to DCA delayed?
- 26% of GSO–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GSO to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 241 flights. 3 airlines flew GSO–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSO to DCA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSO to DCA?
- The scheduled GSO–DCA flight time averages 1h 16m over 248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are GSO to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.2% 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 GSO to DCA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,536 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.