BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CAEDCA

Columbia, SC (CAE) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

Historically, 68.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,093 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
68.3%arrived on time
19.3%30+ min late
5.7%cancelled
1,093scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.4 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34983.4%7.4%4.3%
Late morning36375.8%15.2%4.1%
Afternoon7564.0%24.0%0.0%
Evening30643.5%36.6%10.5%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16567.9%19.4%7.3%
Tuesday16768.9%18.0%6.6%
Wednesday16371.2%19.6%4.9%
Thursday16170.2%17.4%5.0%
Friday16360.7%25.8%3.7%
Saturday11173.9%12.6%8.1%
Sunday16367.5%20.2%4.9%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines92765.9%21.0%6.4%
Republic Airways13880.4%10.9%2.2%
Envoy Air2889.3%3.6%0.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258851.1%20.5%21.6%
August 20258772.4%17.2%2.3%
September 202511080.0%12.7%1.8%
October 202511672.4%18.1%0.0%
November 20258464.3%22.6%6.0%
December 20258563.5%32.9%1.2%
January 20268863.6%19.3%11.4%
February 20268052.5%28.8%6.2%
March 20268967.4%14.6%13.5%
April 20268975.3%18.0%1.1%
May 20269176.9%16.5%1.1%
June 20268674.4%14.0%4.7%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline34.6%
Late aircraft44.2%
National airspace13.3%
Weather7.8%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.