Huntsville (HSV) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Huntsville (HSV) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 613 mi
Best airline from HSV to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 0.6% | 169 |
| Envoy Air | 71% | 17 min | 7.9% | 253 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 35 min | 4.3% | 2,201 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to DCA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 42 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 72% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 25 min |
| Friday | 62% | 38 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather10%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to DCA delayed?
- 33% of HSV–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 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HSV to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 169 flights. 3 airlines flew HSV–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HSV to DCA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HSV to DCA?
- The scheduled HSV–DCA flight time averages 1h 59m over 613 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are HSV to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 HSV to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,623 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.