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DCA → MIA
Washington to Miami · departing 5:00 AM
DCA → MIA flights departing 5–9 AM arrive on time 89.3% of the time, against 77.2% across the whole day — your departure window is 12.1 points better than average for this route.
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Other times on DCA → MIA
Time of day
5–9 AM is among the most reliable times to leave on DCA → MIA: 89.3% on time.
- 5–9 AM89.3%
- 9 AM–12 PM81.9%
- 12–3 PM72.5%
- 3–6 PM65.8%
- 6–9 PM66.5%
- 9 PM–5 AMToo few flights to score
Day of week
- Monday77.6%
- Tuesday82.2%
- Wednesday77.2%
- Thursday77.2%
- Friday75.0%
- Saturday78.3%
- Sunday72.7%
Bars start below the lowest figure so a real gap is visible; read the percentage, not the bar length. A time with too few flights to score is left unscored rather than guessed at.
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · History describes what has happened on this route. It is not a prediction about your flight. Full route profile →
Which flight
Flights on DCA → MIA, the ones scheduled closest to 5:00 AM first.
Within 90 minutes of 5:00 AM, AA401 (usually 6:00 AM) has the best record: 91.9% on time and 2.20% cancelled over 546 flights, against 77.2% on time for DCA → MIA as a whole.
| Flight | Usually departs | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA1178American AirlinesLive map | 5:00 AM | 91.4% | 2.62% |
| AA401American AirlinesLive map | 6:00 AM60 min away | 91.9% | 2.20% |
| AA422American AirlinesLive map | 8:15 AM195 min away | 81.2% | 1.12% |
| AA1173American AirlinesLive map | 9:40 AM280 min away | 83.2% | 1.50% |
| AA1627American AirlinesLive map | 11:55 AM415 min away | 79.4% | 1.99% |
| AA1612American AirlinesLive map | 1:50 PM530 min away | 71.6% | 1.40% |
| DL2576Delta Air LinesLive map | 2:55 PM595 min away | 71.6% | 1.36% |
| AA1233American AirlinesLive map | 5:25 PM695 min away | 58.1% | 2.88% |
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · “Usually departs” is the scheduled time each flight number most often had over the period; airlines retime flights, so confirm the time on your booking. Flight numbers with fewer than 90 operations on this route are left out. This is history, not a forecast for your flight.
When to get to the airport
A starting point for DCA, not a promise about your day.
1h 45m before your 5:00 AM departure
How this was worked out
- FlyerIntel cannot currently obtain live security wait times for DCA, so this figure does not account for the queue on the day.
- It does not include your journey to the airport, parking, or a shuttle from a remote lot.
- International departures, and travel with children, checked pets or special assistance, need more time.
Both airports right now
Aviation weather is not currently a factor.
Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.
UpdatedAviation weather is not currently a factor.
Low operational impact. Conditions are slightly below ideal but rarely disruptive on their own.
- Cloud ceiling 2000 feet.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · Conditions describe the airfield, not your flight, and change quickly.
Other ways to make this journey
Airport pairings serving Washington to Miami.
| Route | On time | Cancelled | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCA→MIA Washington to Miami your route | 77.2% | 2.09% | 55 |
| BWI→FLL Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale | 75.0% | 1.74% | 58 |
| BWI→MIA Baltimore to Miami | 74.2% | 2.03% | 53 |
| DCA→FLL Washington to Fort Lauderdale | 73.1% | 1.86% | 49 |
| IAD→FLL Washington to Fort Lauderdale | 80.9% | 0.77% | 70 |
| IAD→MIA Washington to Miami | 81.4% | 1.03% | 71 |
Who flies this route
Performance by the carrier that actually operates the flight.
| Carrier | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Median delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 10,818 | 77.7% | 2.18% | -9 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 998 | 72.9% | 1.30% | -6 min |