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

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

61.4% of 280 official scheduled EWR-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 20.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.9% 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 SIGNALVariable
61.4%arrived on time
20.4%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
280scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to DCA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-DCA departure window results, Evening had the highest on-time rate: 66.0% of 47 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 57.9% across 209 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon20957.9%23.4%3.3%
Evening4766.0%14.9%8.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to DCA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.7% of 35 flights. Sunday was lowest at 48.6% across 37 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4153.7%24.4%7.3%
Tuesday4161.0%22.0%4.9%
Wednesday4163.4%14.6%2.4%
Thursday4360.5%25.6%0.0%
Friday4259.5%26.2%0.0%
Saturday3585.7%5.7%0.0%
Sunday3748.6%21.6%13.5%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to DCA?

Only Republic Airways met the EWR-to-DCA airline threshold: 61.4% of 280 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways28061.4%20.4%3.9%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to DCA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-DCA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 20 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 29.0% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
October 20254571.1%13.3%0.0%
November 20253129.0%41.9%3.2%
December 20253164.5%25.8%3.2%
January 20263164.5%12.9%6.5%
February 20264447.7%22.7%15.9%
March 20263562.9%25.7%0.0%
April 20263063.3%16.7%0.0%
May 20262080.0%10.0%0.0%

What drove EWR to DCA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded EWR-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 59.9% of 5,497 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.5%
Late aircraft20.6%
National airspace59.9%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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