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

Knoxville, TN (TYS) to Washington, DC (DCA) flight delay odds

66.8% of 1,023 official scheduled TYS-to-DCA flights arrived on time; 20.3% 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
66.8%arrived on time
20.3%30+ min late
4.9%cancelled
1,023scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late7.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+26.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for TYS to DCA?

Among qualifying TYS-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.5% of 346 flights. Evening was lowest at 47.1% across 221 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34677.5%13.6%4.0%
Late morning30169.1%18.3%3.0%
Afternoon15566.5%24.5%2.6%
Evening22147.1%30.8%10.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for TYS to DCA?

Among qualifying TYS-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 71.4% of 119 flights. Friday was lowest at 60.4% across 149 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday14962.4%23.5%6.0%
Tuesday15569.7%18.1%3.9%
Wednesday15268.4%19.7%4.6%
Thursday14966.4%21.5%4.0%
Friday14960.4%22.1%5.4%
Saturday11971.4%17.6%5.0%
Sunday15069.3%19.3%5.3%

Which airline was most reliable for TYS to DCA?

Among qualifying TYS-to-DCA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 78.9% of 38 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 66.3% across 983 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
PSA Airlines98366.3%20.9%4.8%
Republic Airways3878.9%5.3%7.9%
Envoy Air250.0%50.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for TYS to DCA?

Among qualifying TYS-to-DCA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 94 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 52.8% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259255.4%21.7%16.3%
August 20258966.3%21.3%5.6%
September 20258679.1%14.0%0.0%
October 20258872.7%17.0%0.0%
November 20258466.7%21.4%3.6%
December 20256355.6%36.5%1.6%
January 20267962.0%20.3%10.1%
February 20268062.5%23.8%3.8%
March 20268952.8%27.0%6.7%
April 20268970.8%20.2%2.2%
May 20269480.9%13.8%1.1%
June 20269072.2%12.2%6.7%

What drove TYS to DCA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded TYS-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 41.4% of 33,912 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline38.4%
Late aircraft41.4%
National airspace10.5%
Weather9.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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