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

Washington, DC (DCA) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

75.8% of 6,813 official scheduled DCA-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 13.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% 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 SIGNALVariable
75.8%arrived on time
13.9%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
6,813scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to ATL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 2,161 flights. Night was lowest at 46.7% across 120 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning2,16185.4%7.7%3.3%
Late morning1,08283.0%7.8%2.5%
Afternoon1,77273.1%15.9%2.3%
Evening1,67863.7%22.3%5.0%
Night12046.7%31.7%15.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to ATL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-ATL weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 83.0% of 746 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.1% across 968 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday1,03573.2%14.8%5.4%
Tuesday1,04578.7%12.9%2.5%
Wednesday98478.7%13.9%2.2%
Thursday1,01975.6%13.7%1.9%
Friday1,01672.9%15.1%4.2%
Saturday74683.0%10.5%2.5%
Sunday96870.1%15.5%5.8%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to ATL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-ATL airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 259 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 62.9% across 1,055 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines3,83878.4%12.8%2.8%
Southwest Airlines1,13977.3%12.8%2.1%
PSA Airlines1,05562.9%20.9%8.2%
Republic Airways46178.1%8.9%3.7%
Envoy Air25981.1%12.0%1.5%
American Airlines6165.6%26.2%1.6%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to ATL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-ATL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 594 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 60.7% across 582 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202558260.7%23.4%8.2%
August 202558378.7%13.0%1.9%
September 202559484.8%8.9%0.2%
October 202558283.5%7.4%0.2%
November 202554375.7%16.0%3.3%
December 202554470.2%15.8%3.7%
January 202657273.8%11.7%9.3%
February 202652877.7%10.8%4.0%
March 202658673.2%14.5%4.8%
April 202656382.8%10.8%0.4%
May 202657474.0%17.9%1.9%
June 202656274.0%16.4%4.8%

What drove DCA to ATL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 45.8% of 110,679 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.3%
Late aircraft45.8%
National airspace16.3%
Weather5.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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