Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the DCA to IND route with a 83% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 74%. Based on 6,218 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: DCA to IND
Washington to Indianapolis — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Republic Airways83%
77%
PSA Airlines76%
American Airlines74%
DCA to IND Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 83% | 2.5% | 69m | 6,218 |
| MQ | 77% | 2.4% | 75m | 115 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 76% | 3.6% | 73m | 558 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 74% | 0.9% | 65m | 209 |
Route Overview
83%
Overall On-Time
69m
Avg Delay
2.5%
Cancel Rate
7,222
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.