BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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PITDCA

Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

Historically, 66.5% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,431 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
66.5%arrived on time
19.1%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
1,431scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.1 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33973.5%10.9%2.7%
Late morning39781.4%9.6%3.5%
Afternoon40658.1%25.6%1.7%
Evening28949.8%32.5%6.6%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday21667.6%16.2%3.7%
Tuesday22369.1%15.7%3.1%
Wednesday21663.9%21.8%0.5%
Thursday21259.4%24.5%2.8%
Friday21163.0%21.8%3.3%
Saturday15377.8%15.7%3.9%
Sunday20068.0%17.0%7.0%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways77374.1%13.8%2.1%
PSA Airlines36258.3%24.3%6.9%
Envoy Air19655.1%26.0%2.0%
American Airlines10060.0%27.0%4.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511575.7%12.2%7.8%
August 202513274.2%13.6%2.3%
September 202511889.0%8.5%0.0%
October 202513972.7%16.5%0.0%
November 202511451.8%23.7%3.5%
December 202510457.7%25.0%5.8%
January 202611860.2%22.9%8.5%
February 202610949.5%31.2%4.6%
March 202611850.8%29.7%4.2%
April 202611367.3%19.5%0.9%
May 202612274.6%13.1%0.0%
June 202612969.8%16.3%4.7%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline14.0%
Late aircraft39.6%
National airspace44.5%
Weather1.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.