SEA → DCA: which flight is most reliable?

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81% of SEA → DCA flights arrived on time in June-August 2026 (273 flights). The most reliable was DL 786, on time 93% of the time on this route. Morning flights did best (91%), afternoon flights worst (62%). Seattle (SEA): no delay reported. Reagan National (DCA): no delay reported.

Best time of day to fly SEA → DCA

Morning (before noon)91%
Afternoon (noon-5 PM)62%

Flights SEA → DCA, most reliable first

FlightDepartsOn time on this routeLate avgCancelled
DL 786 Delta7:20 AM93%103m3.3%
AS 4 Alaska Airlines8:00 AM88%29m0%
AS 2 Alaska Airlines1:46 PM62%56m0%

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From BTS on-time data, June-August 2026; flights with 20+ trips on this route. On-time rates cover each flight number's whole day, which can include other legs. Departure times are local.

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