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

Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

65.8% of 2,303 official scheduled FLL-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 22.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% 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
65.8%arrived on time
22.4%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
2,303scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for FLL to DCA?

Among qualifying FLL-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.4% of 342 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.5% across 782 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34287.4%5.6%2.3%
Late morning44875.9%14.1%0.9%
Afternoon70662.2%26.3%1.8%
Evening78253.5%31.5%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for FLL to DCA?

Among qualifying FLL-to-DCA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 73.4% of 316 flights. Sunday was lowest at 54.1% across 338 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday34361.2%25.4%3.2%
Tuesday32472.2%17.9%0.3%
Wednesday31673.4%16.5%0.6%
Thursday33266.6%23.2%1.5%
Friday34263.7%23.4%1.5%
Saturday30870.5%19.5%1.9%
Sunday33854.1%30.5%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for FLL to DCA?

Among qualifying FLL-to-DCA airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 66.7% of 1,362 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 62.7% across 365 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways1,36266.7%21.4%2.1%
American Airlines57665.6%24.1%1.7%
Southwest Airlines36562.7%23.6%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for FLL to DCA?

Among qualifying FLL-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.2% of 144 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 52.3% across 176 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517652.3%33.0%4.5%
August 202517361.3%24.9%0.6%
September 202514479.2%15.3%0.0%
October 202518776.5%14.4%0.0%
November 202520067.0%21.5%2.5%
December 202523361.4%27.9%0.9%
January 202622260.8%23.0%6.8%
February 202619061.6%25.3%2.1%
March 202621159.7%25.1%1.9%
April 202620169.7%21.4%0.5%
May 202619573.3%16.9%0.0%
June 202617171.3%18.1%1.8%

What drove FLL to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded FLL-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 41.9% of 54,681 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.1%
Late aircraft41.9%
National airspace26.6%
Weather3.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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