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

Washington, DC (DCA) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

71.5% of 1,951 official scheduled DCA-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.7% 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
71.5%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
2.7%cancelled
1,951scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to MSY?

Among qualifying DCA-to-MSY departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.9% of 391 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.9% across 499 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning39182.9%8.7%2.6%
Late morning45176.1%10.9%1.8%
Afternoon61068.5%19.3%2.8%
Evening49961.9%22.6%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to MSY?

Among qualifying DCA-to-MSY weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.2% of 294 flights. Thursday was lowest at 62.9% across 283 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday29074.5%15.9%3.1%
Tuesday29478.2%13.9%1.7%
Wednesday28772.1%14.3%2.1%
Thursday28362.9%21.9%1.8%
Friday28967.1%18.0%2.8%
Saturday20577.6%8.8%2.9%
Sunday30369.3%17.8%4.6%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to MSY?

Among qualifying DCA-to-MSY airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 82.6% of 230 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 68.3% across 558 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines70670.5%14.6%1.8%
PSA Airlines55868.3%19.4%4.5%
American Airlines45771.1%18.8%3.1%
Republic Airways23082.6%7.4%0.4%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to MSY?

Among qualifying DCA-to-MSY month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 142 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 62.0% across 150 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515062.0%23.3%7.3%
August 202514571.7%18.6%2.1%
September 202514280.3%13.4%0.0%
October 202515377.8%12.4%0.0%
November 202516970.4%16.0%1.8%
December 202517671.6%17.0%1.1%
January 202617377.5%11.0%6.4%
February 202616567.3%17.6%1.8%
March 202618971.4%18.0%4.8%
April 202617776.3%13.6%0.6%
May 202617065.3%17.1%1.8%
June 202614265.5%15.5%4.9%

What drove DCA to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 55.7% of 32,750 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.2%
Late aircraft55.7%
National airspace13.1%
Weather3.4%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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