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

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

69.3% of 2,453 official scheduled PVD-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 16.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.9% 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 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

Which departure time was most reliable for PVD to DCA?

Among qualifying PVD-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.9% of 767 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.1% across 610 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for PVD to DCA?

Among qualifying PVD-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.7% of 240 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.6% across 341 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for PVD to DCA?

Among qualifying PVD-to-DCA airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 76.3% of 672 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 62.8% across 1,063 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%

Which month was most reliable for PVD to DCA?

Among qualifying PVD-to-DCA month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 212 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 58.7% across 230 flights.

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 PVD to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded PVD-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 52.7% of 47,328 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline14.8%
Late aircraft52.7%
National airspace32.1%
Weather0.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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