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MIA → DCA
Miami to Washington
Other times on MIA → DCA
Time of day
- 5–9 AM89.1%
- 9 AM–12 PM80.6%
- 12–3 PM72.4%
- 3–6 PM65.2%
- 6–9 PM62.9%
- 9 PM–5 AM73.1%
Day of week
- Monday75.0%
- Tuesday79.8%
- Wednesday76.2%
- Thursday71.9%
- Friday71.1%
- Saturday76.8%
- Sunday70.9%
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
Every flight number on MIA → DCA with enough history to judge, most reliable first.
On this route, AA491 (usually 6:30 AM) has the best record: 88.5% on time and 1.05% cancelled over 474 flights, against 74.5% on time for MIA → DCA as a whole.
| Flight | Usually departs | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA491American AirlinesLive map | 6:30 AM | 88.5% | 1.05% |
| AA1299American AirlinesLive map | 8:03 AM | 88.4% | 0.64% |
| DL2888Delta Air LinesLive map | 11:10 AM | 79.6% | 0.86% |
| AA1606American AirlinesLive map | 12:13 PM | 78.7% | 1.47% |
| AA708American AirlinesLive map | 9:20 PM | 76.0% | 3.62% |
| AA2897American AirlinesLive map | 8:30 PM | 70.8% | 2.48% |
| AA2648American AirlinesLive map | 7:25 PM | 59.3% | 3.13% |
| AA667American AirlinesLive map | 6:25 PM | 56.9% | 3.94% |
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 MIA, not a promise about your day.
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How this was worked out
- FlyerIntel cannot currently obtain live security wait times for MIA, 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.
Low operational impact. Conditions are slightly below ideal but rarely disruptive on their own.
- Cloud ceiling 2200 feet.
Aviation weather is not currently a factor.
Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.
UpdatedSource: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · Conditions describe the airfield, not your flight, and change quickly.
Other ways to make this journey
Airport pairings serving Miami to Washington.
| Route | On time | Cancelled | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA→DCA Miami to Washington your route | 74.5% | 1.97% | 55 |
| FLL→BWI Fort Lauderdale to Baltimore | 74.2% | 1.99% | 56 |
| MIA→BWI Miami to Baltimore | 75.2% | 1.86% | 57 |
| FLL→DCA Fort Lauderdale to Washington | 71.4% | 1.68% | 48 |
| FLL→IAD Fort Lauderdale to Washington | 85.8% | 0.89% | 79 |
| MIA→IAD Miami to Washington | 82.5% | 1.03% | 70 |
Who flies this route
Performance by the carrier that actually operates the flight.
| Carrier | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Median delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 10,822 | 73.8% | 2.10% | -5 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 998 | 80.6% | 0.90% | -9 min |