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

Providence, RI (PVD) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

Historically, 69.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,453 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
69.3%arrived on time
16.6%30+ min late
4.9%cancelled
2,453scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.8 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 morning76784.9%5.9%3.9%
Late morning21180.1%10.9%2.4%
Afternoon83063.7%20.4%3.5%
Evening61053.1%26.9%8.9%

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
Monday37466.8%15.8%7.0%
Tuesday38372.3%13.6%5.0%
Wednesday37469.3%15.5%5.1%
Thursday36867.9%18.8%4.9%
Friday37367.6%20.1%2.9%
Saturday24076.7%12.9%3.8%
Sunday34166.6%18.2%5.6%

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
PSA Airlines1,06362.8%19.6%7.2%
Southwest Airlines67276.3%13.4%2.7%
American Airlines45272.1%15.5%2.0%
Republic Airways19670.9%16.8%5.1%
Envoy Air7075.7%7.1%10.0%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523058.7%17.8%17.4%
August 202520377.3%11.8%1.5%
September 202522277.9%9.9%0.9%
October 202521281.6%9.0%0.0%
November 202519370.5%18.1%3.1%
December 202519167.0%20.9%1.6%
January 202619659.7%18.9%10.2%
February 202618359.0%24.0%9.3%
March 202619863.6%19.2%6.6%
April 202619777.7%15.7%0.0%
May 202621370.9%18.8%1.9%
June 202621566.0%16.3%6.0%

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.

Airline14.8%
Late aircraft52.7%
National airspace32.1%
Weather0.4%
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.