Valparaiso (VPS) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying VPS to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Best airline from VPS to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 3.6% | 110 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 23 min | 0.6% | 159 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 33 min | 4.2% | 477 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VPS to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 43 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 68% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather15%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VPS to DCA delayed?
- 24% of VPS–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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from VPS to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 110 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 10 a.m. have the worst (74%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are VPS to DCA flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 VPS to DCA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 777 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.