Valparaiso (VPS) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying VPS to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Best airline from VPS to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 11 min | 4.7% | 86 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 33 min | 4.2% | 471 |
| American Airlines | 64% | 30 min | 1.4% | 215 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (31%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 44 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 23 min |
| Friday | 64% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather13%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to DCA delayed?
- 28% of VPS–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 29 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from VPS to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 86 flights. 3 airlines flew VPS–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VPS to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (31%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VPS to DCA?
- The scheduled VPS–DCA flight time averages 2h 18m over 789 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are VPS to DCA flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 VPS to DCA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 30% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 67-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 803 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.