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

San Antonio, TX (SAT) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

87.2% of 352 official scheduled SAT-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 6.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
87.2%arrived on time
6.2%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
352scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAT to DCA?

Only Early morning met the SAT-to-DCA departure window threshold: 87.1% of 348 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34887.1%6.3%2.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAT to DCA?

Among qualifying SAT-to-DCA weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 92.0% of 50 flights. Tuesday was lowest at 80.8% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5082.0%8.0%4.0%
Tuesday5280.8%13.5%1.9%
Wednesday5088.0%4.0%4.0%
Thursday5090.0%8.0%0.0%
Friday5092.0%2.0%2.0%
Saturday5086.0%4.0%4.0%
Sunday5092.0%4.0%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SAT to DCA?

Only American Airlines met the SAT-to-DCA airline threshold: 87.2% of 352 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines35287.2%6.2%2.6%

Which month was most reliable for SAT to DCA?

Among qualifying SAT-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 96.7% of 30 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 73.3% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253180.6%6.5%9.7%
August 20253187.1%6.5%3.2%
September 20253096.7%3.3%0.0%
October 20253193.5%3.2%0.0%
November 20253090.0%6.7%0.0%
December 20252387.0%8.7%0.0%
January 20262676.9%11.5%11.5%
February 20262892.9%0.0%0.0%
March 20263183.9%3.2%0.0%
April 20263090.0%10.0%0.0%
May 20263193.5%6.5%0.0%
June 20263073.3%10.0%6.7%

What drove SAT to DCA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SAT-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 78.0% of 5,048 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline78.0%
Late aircraft7.6%
National airspace6.2%
Weather8.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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