BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Washington, DC (DCA) to Columbia, SC (CAE) flight delay odds

Historically, 64.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,092 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
64.8%arrived on time
20.9%30+ min late
5.9%cancelled
1,092scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.1 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 morning28979.9%9.7%3.5%
Late morning10881.5%10.2%6.5%
Afternoon17153.2%30.4%5.8%
Evening29858.4%25.8%5.4%
Night22654.9%26.5%9.3%

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
Monday16461.0%21.3%7.3%
Tuesday16767.7%17.4%4.8%
Wednesday16368.1%20.2%3.7%
Thursday16167.1%19.3%6.8%
Friday16360.1%27.6%6.1%
Saturday11169.4%17.1%5.4%
Sunday16362.0%22.1%6.7%

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 Airlines92662.4%22.9%6.0%
Republic Airways13779.6%8.8%4.4%
Envoy Air2972.4%13.8%6.9%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258850.0%20.5%20.5%
August 20258769.0%18.4%3.4%
September 202511078.2%10.9%0.9%
October 202511576.5%15.7%0.0%
November 20258461.9%21.4%4.8%
December 20258552.9%32.9%2.4%
January 20268858.0%26.1%12.5%
February 20268058.8%26.2%6.2%
March 20268959.6%25.8%12.4%
April 20268966.3%24.7%1.1%
May 20269169.2%20.9%1.1%
June 20268669.8%11.6%8.1%

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.

Airline24.8%
Late aircraft58.0%
National airspace10.8%
Weather6.2%
Security0.2%
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.