Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on GSO–DCA: 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, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 248 mi
Best airline from GSO to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 5.6% | 268 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 4.5% | 1,174 |
| Republic Airways | 70% | 23 min | 3.9% | 153 |
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 | 70% | 40 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 32 min |
| Friday | 68% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to DCA delayed?
- 28% of GSO–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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from GSO to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 268 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 17m over 248 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are GSO to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 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 1,595 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.