Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the IND to DCA route with a 84% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 69%. Based on 6,221 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: IND to DCA
Indianapolis to Washington — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Republic Airways84%
82%
PSA Airlines73%
American Airlines69%
IND to DCA Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 84% | 2.1% | 52m | 6,221 |
| MQ | 82% | 3.9% | 79m | 115 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 73% | 6.5% | 81m | 557 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 69% | 0.9% | 91m | 209 |
Route Overview
83%
Overall On-Time
61m
Avg Delay
2.5%
Cancel Rate
7,225
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.