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Route · DCA → GSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Greer

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to GSP (Washington to Greer) ranks #2649 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76%
On-time
-3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
4,568
Flights
#2649 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 54%

Distance

396 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 76 35 3 0 OH
Nov 2025 84 25 3 0 OH,YX
Oct 2025 90 22 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 90 23 1 0 OH,YX
Aug 2025 84 21 3 1 AA,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 88 38 13 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 90 34 11 0 OH
May 2025 88 33 3 0 OH
Apr 2025 86 17 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 88 27 4 1 OH
Feb 2025 69 31 7 0 OH
Jan 2025 66 22 7 0 OH
Dec 2024 85 29 1 2 OH
Nov 2024 82 12 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 88 12 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 86 15 0 0 OH
Aug 2024 87 25 4 0 OH
Jul 2024 84 29 2 1 OH
Jun 2024 79 16 2 0 OH
May 2024 85 28 2 0 OH
Apr 2024 82 17 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 81 18 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 79 15 0 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 83 17 10 0 YX,OH

DCA–GSP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (83.3%) · weakest: July (67.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

83.3% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~86 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.9% on-time · ~85 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.9%

77 of 2,000 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 2,000 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Greer · fleet on-time rank #4297 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to GSP

The Washington to Greer corridor (DCA to GSP) posts a 76% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,568 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.6 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 396-mile route; over the last 24 months, 77 of 2,000 flights were cancelled (3.9%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 54% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–GSP peaks in October at 83.3% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~86 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.9%, a 15.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to GSP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to GSP ranks #2649 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DCA to GSP?
Flights from Washington to Greer have a 76% on-time rate based on 4,568 flights. The average delay is 77.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to GSP?
Over the last 24 months, 3.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 2,000 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to GSP?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Greer (GSP) is approximately 396 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to GSP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using DCA–GSP data

DCA–GSP is mid-pack at 76% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and GSP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (83.3% on-time) beats July (67.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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