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

Washington, DC (DCA) to Newark, NJ (EWR) flight delay odds

86.4% of 279 official scheduled DCA-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 7.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
86.4%arrived on time
7.5%30+ min late
3.6%cancelled
279scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-7.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to EWR?

Only Early morning met the DCA-to-EWR departure window threshold: 88.4% of 249 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning24988.4%5.6%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to EWR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-EWR weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 41 flights. Saturday was lowest at 82.9% across 41 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4185.4%4.9%7.3%
Tuesday4185.4%7.3%4.9%
Wednesday4190.2%4.9%2.4%
Thursday4285.7%14.3%0.0%
Friday4288.1%9.5%0.0%
Saturday4182.9%7.3%2.4%
Sunday3187.1%3.2%9.7%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to EWR?

Only Republic Airways met the DCA-to-EWR airline threshold: 86.4% of 279 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways27986.4%7.5%3.6%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to EWR?

Among qualifying DCA-to-EWR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 20 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 80.6% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
October 20254584.4%13.3%0.0%
November 20253183.9%6.5%0.0%
December 20253183.9%6.5%6.5%
January 20263180.6%6.5%9.7%
February 20264383.7%4.7%11.6%
March 20263688.9%11.1%0.0%
April 20263093.3%3.3%0.0%
May 202620100.0%0.0%0.0%

What drove DCA to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded DCA-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 66.9% of 1,547 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.7%
Late aircraft8.8%
National airspace66.9%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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