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

Asheville, NC (AVL) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

57.9% of 522 official scheduled AVL-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 23.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 6.1% 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
57.9%arrived on time
23.8%30+ min late
6.1%cancelled
522scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+21.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for AVL to DCA?

Among qualifying AVL-to-DCA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 71.8% of 170 flights. Evening was lowest at 46.7% across 152 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning17071.8%14.7%2.4%
Afternoon20054.5%27.5%5.0%
Evening15246.7%28.9%11.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for AVL to DCA?

Among qualifying AVL-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 68.5% of 73 flights. Thursday was lowest at 48.7% across 76 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday7561.3%20.0%4.0%
Tuesday7758.4%22.1%3.9%
Wednesday7558.7%22.7%6.7%
Thursday7648.7%39.5%6.6%
Friday7459.5%21.6%6.8%
Saturday7368.5%13.7%5.5%
Sunday7250.0%26.4%9.7%

Which airline was most reliable for AVL to DCA?

Among qualifying AVL-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 63.2% of 38 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 57.1% across 478 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines47857.1%24.1%5.9%
Republic Airways3863.2%23.7%10.5%
Envoy Air683.3%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for AVL to DCA?

Among qualifying AVL-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 70.0% of 60 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 39.3% across 28 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256147.5%24.6%13.1%
August 20256269.4%16.1%3.2%
September 20256070.0%11.7%5.0%
October 20255664.3%25.0%1.8%
November 20253161.3%22.6%0.0%
December 20253151.6%29.0%3.2%
January 20263145.2%29.0%12.9%
February 20262839.3%35.7%3.6%
March 20263050.0%26.7%13.3%
April 20263066.7%23.3%0.0%
May 20264261.9%28.6%2.4%
June 20266051.7%26.7%11.7%

What drove AVL to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded AVL-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 54.3% of 12,576 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.9%
Late aircraft54.3%
National airspace23.2%
Weather2.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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