BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Washington, DC (DCA) to Albany, NY (ALB) flight delay odds

Historically, 63.6% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,183 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
63.6%arrived on time
22.5%30+ min late
5.7%cancelled
1,183scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+21.0 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
Late morning36276.0%14.1%3.6%
Afternoon49863.1%26.9%2.6%
Night30748.9%26.4%13.0%

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
Monday18159.1%23.2%5.0%
Tuesday18666.1%21.5%8.1%
Wednesday17967.6%19.6%5.0%
Thursday17657.4%28.4%5.1%
Friday17967.0%20.1%3.9%
Saturday11874.6%15.3%3.4%
Sunday16456.1%27.4%8.5%

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 Airlines1,09063.1%23.0%6.0%
Republic Airways5766.7%17.5%3.5%
American Airlines3672.2%13.9%0.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511156.8%23.4%12.6%
August 202511365.5%22.1%4.4%
September 20258478.6%15.5%1.2%
October 202511369.0%18.6%0.0%
November 20258469.0%19.0%3.6%
December 20258550.6%35.3%5.9%
January 20268858.0%20.5%11.4%
February 20268052.5%26.2%8.8%
March 20268851.1%27.3%9.1%
April 202611070.9%20.9%2.7%
May 202611774.4%19.7%0.9%
June 202611060.9%23.6%9.1%

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.

Airline20.0%
Late aircraft67.2%
National airspace8.3%
Weather4.1%
Security0.5%
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.