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

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

82.6% of 333 official scheduled PBI-to-IAD flights arrived on time; 10.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.2% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
82.6%arrived on time
10.2%30+ min late
1.2%cancelled
333scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PBI to IAD?

Among qualifying PBI-to-IAD departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 132 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 80.6% across 170 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning13286.4%8.3%1.5%
Afternoon17080.6%10.6%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for PBI to IAD?

Among qualifying PBI-to-IAD weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 91.5% of 47 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.8% across 48 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4885.4%4.2%6.2%
Tuesday4791.5%6.4%2.1%
Wednesday4791.5%4.3%0.0%
Thursday4774.5%12.8%0.0%
Friday4875.0%20.8%0.0%
Saturday4889.6%8.3%0.0%
Sunday4870.8%14.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for PBI to IAD?

Among qualifying PBI-to-IAD airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 83.1% of 302 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 77.4% across 31 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines30283.1%9.6%1.3%
Republic Airways3177.4%16.1%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for PBI to IAD?

Among qualifying PBI-to-IAD month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 95.0% of 20 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 73.3% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
October 20253180.6%12.9%0.0%
November 20253073.3%6.7%3.3%
December 20254481.8%11.4%0.0%
January 20263675.0%13.9%2.8%
February 20264588.9%8.9%0.0%
March 20266287.1%4.8%3.2%
April 20265981.4%15.3%0.0%
May 20262095.0%0.0%0.0%

What drove PBI to IAD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PBI-to-IAD delay category, accounting for 38.3% of 3,425 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.5%
Late aircraft38.3%
National airspace31.1%
Weather3.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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