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

Cincinnati, OH (CVG) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

59.5% of 1,018 official scheduled CVG-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 26.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.9% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for CVG to DCA?

Among qualifying CVG-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 71.9% of 345 flights. Evening was lowest at 44.7% across 293 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for CVG to DCA?

Among qualifying CVG-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 71.7% of 99 flights. Thursday was lowest at 52.0% across 152 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for CVG to DCA?

Among qualifying CVG-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 68 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 58.0% across 949 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%

Which month was most reliable for CVG to DCA?

Among qualifying CVG-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 76.5% of 81 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 42.5% across 80 flights.

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 CVG to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CVG-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 39.3% of 37,188 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.1%
Late aircraft39.3%
National airspace28.2%
Weather3.1%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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