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

Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

81.6% of 1,088 official scheduled PHX-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 10.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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
81.6%arrived on time
10.0%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,088scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHX to DCA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DCA departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 359 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 71.4% across 364 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning23982.8%7.9%0.4%
Late morning12684.1%7.9%1.6%
Afternoon36471.4%16.5%2.7%
Night35990.3%5.6%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHX to DCA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 155 flights. Friday was lowest at 75.3% across 154 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15680.8%9.0%0.6%
Tuesday15882.3%7.6%1.9%
Wednesday15581.9%10.3%1.3%
Thursday15583.9%10.3%1.3%
Friday15475.3%13.6%1.9%
Saturday15587.7%6.5%0.6%
Sunday15579.4%12.9%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for PHX to DCA?

Only American Airlines met the PHX-to-DCA airline threshold: 81.6% of 1,088 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,08881.6%10.0%1.5%

Which month was most reliable for PHX to DCA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-DCA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 94.4% of 90 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 73.1% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259375.3%14.0%3.2%
August 20259393.5%4.3%1.1%
September 20259078.9%13.3%1.1%
October 20259382.8%8.6%2.2%
November 20258577.6%11.8%1.2%
December 20259086.7%5.6%0.0%
January 20269373.1%12.9%6.5%
February 20268486.9%7.1%0.0%
March 20269473.4%17.0%1.1%
April 20269094.4%3.3%0.0%
May 20269379.6%10.8%1.1%
June 20269077.8%11.1%0.0%

What drove PHX to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PHX-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 40.2% of 11,201 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.6%
Late aircraft40.2%
National airspace21.3%
Weather1.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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