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

Burlington, VT (BTV) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

62.8% of 1,168 official scheduled BTV-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 22.3% 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
62.8%arrived on time
22.3%30+ min late
5.1%cancelled
1,168scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+34.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BTV to DCA?

Among qualifying BTV-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 357 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.6% across 347 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35777.3%11.2%5.0%
Afternoon46458.4%24.8%4.3%
Evening34753.6%30.3%6.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for BTV to DCA?

Among qualifying BTV-to-DCA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 70.4% of 169 flights. Thursday was lowest at 55.6% across 169 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17365.3%19.1%7.5%
Tuesday16970.4%19.5%3.0%
Wednesday17160.8%20.5%5.3%
Thursday16955.6%30.2%4.1%
Friday17261.0%22.7%5.2%
Saturday14870.3%18.9%4.1%
Sunday16656.6%24.7%6.0%

Which airline was most reliable for BTV to DCA?

Among qualifying BTV-to-DCA airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 68.5% of 232 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 61.0% across 859 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines85961.0%23.9%5.4%
American Airlines23268.5%16.4%3.0%
Republic Airways7764.9%22.1%7.8%

Which month was most reliable for BTV to DCA?

Among qualifying BTV-to-DCA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 73.7% of 118 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 44.9% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511654.3%19.8%16.4%
August 202511873.7%15.3%2.5%
September 202511669.8%18.1%0.9%
October 202511673.3%14.7%0.9%
November 20258852.3%35.2%3.4%
December 20258944.9%40.4%3.4%
January 20268960.7%15.7%9.0%
February 20268351.8%33.7%3.6%
March 20269364.5%25.8%5.4%
April 20268368.7%21.7%1.2%
May 20268772.4%17.2%1.1%
June 20269060.0%16.7%12.2%

What drove BTV to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BTV-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 35.8% of 45,550 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.2%
Late aircraft35.8%
National airspace16.5%
Weather17.5%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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