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

64.8% of 1,092 official scheduled DCA-to-CAE flights arrived on time; 20.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.9% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to CAE?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CAE departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.5% of 108 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 53.2% across 171 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to CAE?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CAE weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 69.4% of 111 flights. Friday was lowest at 60.1% across 163 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to CAE?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CAE airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 79.6% of 137 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 62.4% across 926 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%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to CAE?

Among qualifying DCA-to-CAE month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 78.2% of 110 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 50.0% across 88 flights.

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 DCA to CAE delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-CAE delay category, accounting for 58.0% of 21,297 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.8%
Late aircraft58.0%
National airspace10.8%
Weather6.2%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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