65% of flights from Panama City to Washington arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. 18% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for ECP → DCA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 46% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 36 three hours or more; 6.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early65%
- 15–30 min late9.1%
- 30–60 min late8.1%
- 1–2 hours late5.8%
- 2–3 hours late2.5%
- 3+ hours late2.8%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled6.3%
Share of all 397 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 397 | 65% | 6.3% | −3 min | 11.1% | +86 min | PSA Airlines 72%, Republic Airways 25%, Envoy 3% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at ECP). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: August (69%). Worst: June (57%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 50 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 71 | — | — |
| Sunday | 67 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 21 · airline 3 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Questions
How often are flights from ECP to DCA on time?
65% of 397 scheduled flights from Panama City, FL to Washington, DC arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 6.3% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from ECP to DCA?
June (57% on time). The best month is August (69%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- DCA → ECP (return)
- Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP) delays by hour
- Flights into Washington Reagan National (DCA)
- American Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.