Which airline is most reliable for TLH (Tallahassee) to DCA (Washington)?

The most reliable airline on the TLH to DCA route is PSA Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from TLH to DCA?

About 17% of flights from TLH to DCA experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on TLH to DCA flights?

When flights from TLH to DCA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 111 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a TLH to DCA flight?

With 83% of TLH to DCA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 111 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DCA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

TLH → DCA

TLH (Tallahassee) to DCA (Washington)

TLH (Tallahassee) to DCA (Washington) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is PSA Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 111 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — PSA Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs Republic Airways at 81%.

Airline Comparison

PSA Airlines leads at 83% on time; Republic Airways trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from TLH

82% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. TLH has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DCA

77% on time

When flights into DCA are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DCA: TSA is ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

DCA has a 2.7% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.