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

Lexington, KY (LEX) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

86.5% of 303 official scheduled LEX-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 7.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
86.5%arrived on time
7.9%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
303scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-1.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LEX to DCA?

Only Early morning met the LEX-to-DCA departure window threshold: 86.5% of 303 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning30386.5%7.9%1.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for LEX to DCA?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DCA weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 48 flights. Thursday was lowest at 81.6% across 49 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5188.2%3.9%3.9%
Tuesday5288.5%7.7%1.9%
Wednesday5084.0%16.0%0.0%
Thursday4981.6%12.2%2.0%
Friday4889.6%4.2%0.0%
Sunday5186.3%3.9%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LEX to DCA?

Only Republic Airways met the LEX-to-DCA airline threshold: 86.5% of 303 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways30386.5%7.9%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for LEX to DCA?

Among qualifying LEX-to-DCA month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 26 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 71.4% across 21 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20252680.8%11.5%3.8%
August 202526100.0%0.0%0.0%
September 20252696.2%3.8%0.0%
October 20252788.9%11.1%0.0%
November 202524100.0%0.0%0.0%
December 20252171.4%4.8%0.0%
January 20262475.0%4.2%12.5%
February 20262479.2%4.2%0.0%
March 20262796.3%3.7%0.0%
April 20262676.9%23.1%0.0%
May 20262680.8%19.2%0.0%
June 20262688.5%7.7%3.8%

What drove LEX to DCA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LEX-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 63.8% of 2,651 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline63.8%
Late aircraft0.5%
National airspace18.3%
Weather17.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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