Greer (GSP) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Greer (GSP) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 396 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSP to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 28 min |
| Friday | 71% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSP to DCA delayed?
- 31% of GSP–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSP to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSP to DCA?
- The scheduled GSP–DCA flight time averages 1h 39m over 396 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are GSP to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 GSP to DCA?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,104 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.