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

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL (PBI) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

68.2% of 1,797 official scheduled PBI-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 22.1% 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 SIGNALVariable
68.2%arrived on time
22.1%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
1,797scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+20.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PBI to DCA?

Among qualifying PBI-to-DCA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.2% of 482 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 61.0% across 753 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning48283.2%11.4%0.8%
Afternoon75361.0%26.4%1.9%
Evening54164.1%26.2%2.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for PBI to DCA?

Among qualifying PBI-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 79.5% of 224 flights. Sunday was lowest at 56.4% across 273 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27069.3%18.5%3.3%
Tuesday25475.2%18.1%1.6%
Wednesday24675.2%16.3%0.0%
Thursday26063.5%24.6%1.2%
Friday27061.5%28.5%0.0%
Saturday22479.5%15.2%1.8%
Sunday27356.4%31.9%4.0%

Which airline was most reliable for PBI to DCA?

Among qualifying PBI-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 50 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 62.8% across 733 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,00971.6%18.5%2.0%
JetBlue Airways73362.8%27.8%1.4%
Republic Airways5080.0%14.0%0.0%
PSA Airlines580.0%0.0%20.0%

Which month was most reliable for PBI to DCA?

Among qualifying PBI-to-DCA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 81.8% of 143 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.0% across 113 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511354.0%23.0%7.1%
August 202511675.0%17.2%0.9%
September 20259663.5%21.9%1.0%
October 202511973.1%18.5%0.0%
November 202516969.2%23.1%1.2%
December 202519068.9%24.2%0.0%
January 202621165.9%20.9%7.1%
February 202617763.8%26.6%0.0%
March 202618963.5%27.5%2.1%
April 202614965.1%26.2%0.0%
May 202614381.8%14.0%0.0%
June 202612576.8%17.6%0.0%

What drove PBI to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PBI-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 52.4% of 47,787 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.3%
Late aircraft52.4%
National airspace21.6%
Weather1.5%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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