BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Columbia, SC (CAE) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

68.3% of 1,093 official scheduled CAE-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 19.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.7% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for CAE to DCA?

Among qualifying CAE-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 349 flights. Evening was lowest at 43.5% across 306 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for CAE to DCA?

Among qualifying CAE-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 73.9% of 111 flights. Friday was lowest at 60.7% across 163 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for CAE to DCA?

Among qualifying CAE-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.4% of 138 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 65.9% across 927 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%

Which month was most reliable for CAE to DCA?

Among qualifying CAE-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 110 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 51.1% across 88 flights.

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 CAE to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CAE-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 44.2% of 27,153 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

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

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