Tallahassee (TLH) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying TLH to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 716 mi
Best airline from TLH to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 19 min | 4.6% | 592 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 8 min | 1.9% | 106 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TLH to DCA
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 22 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TLH to DCA delayed?
- 17% of TLH–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TLH to DCA?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 592 flights. 2 airlines flew TLH–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from TLH to DCA?
- The scheduled TLH–DCA flight time averages 2h 11m over 716 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are TLH to DCA flights cancelled?
- 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 TLH to DCA?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 728 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.