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Route · DCA → JAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Jacksonville

The DCA–JAX corridor (Washington, DC → Jacksonville, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 28 carriers across roughly 634 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
7,539
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

634 mi

Carriers

28

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 131 44 2 0 YX,OH,AA
Nov 2025 117 38 0 0 OH,AA,YX
Oct 2025 120 24 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Sep 2025 116 33 0 0 OH,YX,AA
Aug 2025 119 28 2 0 AA,OH
Jul 2025 119 41 9 1 AA,OH,MQ
Jun 2025 115 23 10 0 AA,YX,MQ
May 2025 111 19 3 0 AA,YX
Apr 2025 115 19 0 0 YX,AA
Mar 2025 150 21 4 0 AA,OH,YX
Feb 2025 136 41 5 0 AA,OH,YX
Jan 2025 150 29 16 0 AA,OH,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 145 27 0 0 AA,MQ,OH,YX
Nov 2024 137 7 0 0 MQ,YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 120 10 0 0 YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 116 23 1 0 YX,OH,AA
Aug 2024 119 26 10 0 AA,YX,OH
Jul 2024 119 36 3 1 AA,OH,YX
Jun 2024 120 27 0 0 AA,OH,YX
May 2024 154 32 2 1 AA,OH,YX
Apr 2024 146 24 1 0 AA,OH,YX
Mar 2024 145 32 0 0 AA,OH
Feb 2024 125 19 0 1 AA,OH
Jan 2024 119 33 6 0 AA,MQ,OH

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

74 of 3,064 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

4 of 3,064 flights

What the Data Says About DCA to JAX

7,539 tracked flights put the DCA to JAX pairing (Washington to Jacksonville) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.8 minutes on average. Across the 634-mile route and its 28 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,064 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DCA to JAX?
Flights from Washington to Jacksonville have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 7,539 flights. The average delay is 73.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to JAX?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (74 of 3,064 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to JAX?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX) is approximately 634 miles. This route is served by 28 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to JAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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