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

Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

72.4% of 1,044 official scheduled BHM-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 16.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.1% 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
72.4%arrived on time
16.4%30+ min late
5.1%cancelled
1,044scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BHM to DCA?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 361 flights. Evening was lowest at 58.4% across 281 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36185.3%7.5%4.4%
Late morning36471.4%18.7%3.6%
Evening28158.4%24.6%8.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for BHM to DCA?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 117 flights. Thursday was lowest at 65.1% across 152 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15476.0%14.9%6.5%
Tuesday15875.3%12.7%5.1%
Wednesday15374.5%13.7%4.6%
Thursday15265.1%22.4%3.9%
Friday15468.8%15.6%5.2%
Saturday11781.2%12.0%3.4%
Sunday15667.9%22.4%6.4%

Which airline was most reliable for BHM to DCA?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 83.0% of 94 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 71.4% across 950 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines95071.4%17.1%5.3%
Republic Airways9483.0%9.6%3.2%

Which month was most reliable for BHM to DCA?

Among qualifying BHM-to-DCA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.9% of 86 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 63.6% across 88 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258863.6%15.9%13.6%
August 20258684.9%9.3%3.5%
September 20258673.3%18.6%0.0%
October 20259182.4%11.0%0.0%
November 20258876.1%18.2%1.1%
December 20258969.7%22.5%3.4%
January 20268965.2%15.7%12.4%
February 20268066.2%18.8%2.5%
March 20268869.3%17.0%9.1%
April 20268575.3%17.6%2.4%
May 20268878.4%10.2%1.1%
June 20268664.0%22.1%11.6%

What drove BHM to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BHM-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 40.3% of 23,846 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.1%
Late aircraft40.3%
National airspace14.4%
Weather15.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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