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

Indianapolis, IN (IND) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

71.1% of 2,025 official scheduled IND-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 15.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.3% 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
71.1%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
4.3%cancelled
2,025scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for IND to DCA?

Among qualifying IND-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 594 flights. Evening was lowest at 55.3% across 503 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning59483.3%7.1%1.2%
Late morning44682.1%11.0%2.0%
Afternoon31658.9%24.1%4.7%
Evening50355.3%23.9%8.5%
Night16669.3%16.3%7.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for IND to DCA?

Among qualifying IND-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 84.4% of 199 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.9% across 296 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30670.3%14.7%6.5%
Tuesday31476.4%12.1%2.2%
Wednesday30567.2%17.7%4.3%
Thursday30169.1%16.6%3.0%
Friday30467.8%18.1%3.6%
Saturday19984.4%7.0%4.5%
Sunday29666.9%19.6%6.1%

Which airline was most reliable for IND to DCA?

Among qualifying IND-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 72.4% of 1,800 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 58.3% across 192 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,80072.4%15.2%3.4%
PSA Airlines19258.3%20.3%12.5%
American Airlines2871.4%7.1%3.6%
Envoy Air580.0%0.0%20.0%

Which month was most reliable for IND to DCA?

Among qualifying IND-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.1% of 172 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 60.0% across 150 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517661.9%18.2%12.5%
August 202517177.2%12.3%1.8%
September 202517279.1%12.2%1.2%
October 202517878.1%11.8%0.6%
November 202516771.3%16.2%4.8%
December 202515060.0%26.0%2.0%
January 202616864.9%18.5%8.9%
February 202615863.9%16.5%8.9%
March 202617361.3%20.8%2.9%
April 202616778.4%11.4%0.0%
May 202617377.5%10.4%2.9%
June 202617277.9%13.4%5.2%

What drove IND to DCA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded IND-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 43.7% of 31,431 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline17.5%
Late aircraft33.7%
National airspace43.7%
Weather5.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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