BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
DCA→RDU

Washington, DC (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) flight delay odds

65.8% of 1,990 official scheduled DCA-to-RDU flights arrived on time; 20.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.0% 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
65.8%arrived on time
20.5%30+ min late
5.0%cancelled
1,990scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+15.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to RDU?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RDU departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.8% of 332 flights. Night was lowest at 51.5% across 235 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33479.3%9.3%5.7%
Late morning33282.8%12.0%1.5%
Afternoon65361.7%24.0%2.9%
Evening43656.4%25.2%8.7%
Night23551.5%29.4%7.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to RDU?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RDU weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 71.4% of 192 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.8% across 281 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30466.4%20.1%5.9%
Tuesday31167.8%18.6%4.2%
Wednesday30368.0%20.1%4.0%
Thursday29761.3%27.3%1.3%
Friday30267.5%17.5%6.6%
Saturday19271.4%14.6%5.2%
Sunday28159.8%23.1%7.8%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to RDU?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RDU airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 71.2% of 448 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 63.3% across 207 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines84063.3%21.9%5.1%
Republic Airways49566.3%19.0%6.5%
Envoy Air44871.2%16.7%4.0%
American Airlines20763.3%26.1%2.9%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to RDU?

Among qualifying DCA-to-RDU month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 75.3% of 166 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.9% across 144 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514454.9%19.4%16.7%
August 202516366.3%19.0%2.5%
September 202517268.6%22.7%0.6%
October 202517871.3%16.9%0.6%
November 202516369.9%16.0%3.7%
December 202516063.8%26.9%1.9%
January 202617659.7%18.8%13.6%
February 202616161.5%24.2%5.6%
March 202617763.3%25.4%6.2%
April 202616675.3%16.9%0.6%
May 202616668.7%18.1%2.4%
June 202616465.2%21.3%6.7%

What drove DCA to RDU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-RDU delay category, accounting for 61.3% of 39,817 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline18.6%
Late aircraft61.3%
National airspace15.8%
Weather3.8%
Security0.4%
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.