BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCAEWR

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

Historically, 86.4% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 279 flights.

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

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 morning24988.4%5.6%3.6%

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
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%

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
Republic Airways27986.4%7.5%3.6%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20251100.0%0.0%0.0%
August 2025333.3%66.7%0.0%
September 20258100.0%0.0%0.0%
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 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.

Airline21.7%
Late aircraft8.8%
National airspace66.9%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
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.