BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Cincinnati, OH (CVG) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

Historically, 59.5% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,018 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
59.5%arrived on time
26.4%30+ min late
4.9%cancelled
1,018scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late17.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late8.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+32.9 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 morning34571.9%17.7%3.8%
Late morning21061.9%25.2%3.3%
Afternoon17057.1%30.0%1.2%
Evening29344.7%35.5%9.6%

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
Monday15756.7%28.7%5.7%
Tuesday16057.5%30.0%4.4%
Wednesday15464.3%25.3%2.6%
Thursday15252.0%28.9%5.9%
Friday15457.8%26.6%5.2%
Saturday9971.7%18.2%3.0%
Sunday14261.3%23.9%7.0%

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 Airlines94958.0%27.8%5.3%
Republic Airways6880.9%7.4%0.0%
American Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258752.9%29.9%11.5%
August 20258464.3%16.7%3.6%
September 20258176.5%12.3%2.5%
October 20258475.0%11.9%0.0%
November 20258355.4%33.7%2.4%
December 20258652.3%34.9%2.3%
January 20268851.1%27.3%12.5%
February 20268042.5%45.0%5.0%
March 20269043.3%35.6%10.0%
April 20268469.0%22.6%1.2%
May 20268569.4%24.7%0.0%
June 20268664.0%22.1%7.0%

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.

Airline29.1%
Late aircraft39.3%
National airspace28.2%
Weather3.1%
Security0.3%
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.