BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Washington, DC (DCA) to Hartford, CT (BDL) flight delay odds

66.2% of 1,735 official scheduled DCA-to-BDL flights arrived on time; 19.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.6% 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
66.2%arrived on time
19.1%30+ min late
5.6%cancelled
1,735scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to BDL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-BDL departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 79.0% of 357 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.0% across 351 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning28177.9%13.5%5.0%
Late morning35779.0%10.9%2.5%
Afternoon43765.9%18.8%3.9%
Evening35153.0%28.8%8.3%
Night30956.0%23.0%9.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to BDL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-BDL weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 72.8% of 180 flights. Sunday was lowest at 58.8% across 238 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday26662.8%21.1%7.1%
Tuesday26569.4%15.8%5.7%
Wednesday26467.4%16.3%6.4%
Thursday26162.5%23.0%4.2%
Friday26170.9%16.5%5.0%
Saturday18072.8%16.7%2.2%
Sunday23858.8%23.9%8.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to BDL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-BDL airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 70.6% of 415 flights. Envoy Air was lowest at 56.4% across 39 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines95767.5%19.7%6.0%
Republic Airways41570.6%13.7%3.4%
American Airlines32457.7%25.0%5.6%
Envoy Air3956.4%10.3%23.1%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to BDL?

Among qualifying DCA-to-BDL month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 75.6% of 135 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 54.6% across 130 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517262.8%14.5%15.1%
August 202517071.8%12.9%2.9%
September 202512065.0%20.8%2.5%
October 202514070.7%20.0%0.7%
November 202513562.2%25.2%0.7%
December 202513054.6%31.5%3.8%
January 202614363.6%15.4%11.9%
February 202613360.9%23.3%7.5%
March 202614963.8%18.1%8.1%
April 202613575.6%17.8%1.5%
May 202614971.1%18.1%2.0%
June 202615969.8%15.7%8.2%

What drove DCA to BDL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-BDL delay category, accounting for 59.5% of 34,645 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.7%
Late aircraft59.5%
National airspace13.1%
Weather3.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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