BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ALB→DCA

Albany, NY (ALB) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

64.2% of 1,183 official scheduled ALB-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 21.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
64.2%arrived on time
21.0%30+ min late
5.2%cancelled
1,183scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+23.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ALB to DCA?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 331 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.5% across 327 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33181.6%8.8%6.0%
Afternoon51459.1%24.3%3.7%
Evening32753.5%29.1%6.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for ALB to DCA?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 71.2% of 118 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.1% across 164 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18160.8%23.2%6.6%
Tuesday18667.2%17.7%7.0%
Wednesday18065.0%20.0%6.1%
Thursday17561.1%24.6%2.3%
Friday17966.5%20.1%3.4%
Saturday11871.2%16.1%4.2%
Sunday16459.1%24.4%6.7%

Which airline was most reliable for ALB to DCA?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 75.4% of 57 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 61.1% across 36 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines1,09063.7%21.1%5.5%
Republic Airways5775.4%15.8%3.5%
American Airlines3661.1%27.8%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ALB to DCA?

Among qualifying ALB-to-DCA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 79.1% of 110 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 52.3% across 88 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511162.2%18.0%9.9%
August 202511357.5%29.2%5.3%
September 20258466.7%17.9%1.2%
October 202511374.3%13.3%0.0%
November 20258465.5%20.2%3.6%
December 20258660.5%20.9%5.8%
January 20268754.0%24.1%12.6%
February 20268053.8%23.8%10.0%
March 20268852.3%26.1%5.7%
April 202611079.1%16.4%2.7%
May 202611776.1%17.1%0.9%
June 202611060.0%27.3%7.3%

What drove ALB to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ALB-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 51.4% of 36,095 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.1%
Late aircraft51.4%
National airspace19.9%
Weather9.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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