Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline on the PDX to DCA route with a 81% on-time rate. Based on 1,302 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: PDX to DCA
Portland to Washington — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Alaska Airlines81%
PDX to DCA Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska AirlinesASBest | 81% | 0.4% | 45m | 1,302 |
Route Overview
81%
Overall On-Time
45m
Avg Delay
0.4%
Cancel Rate
1,302
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.