Best Time to Fly BGR to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bangor International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,117 flights were scheduled from Bangor (BGR) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 69.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.6%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 67.2%.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
5.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BGR to DCA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 84.6% | 60 min | 2.1% | 93 |
| American Airlines | 72.8% | 59 min | 1.4% | 209 |
| PSA Airlines | 67.2% | 128 min | 7.4% | 810 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BGR to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,127 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.9% | 6.2% | 656 |
| 6am–7am | 83.0% | 7.8% | 51 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 8.3% | 60 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.4% | 3.9% | 540 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.7% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.5% | 8.8% | 205 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.4% | 6.5% | 480 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BGR to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 73.0% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | +5.0 pts | 2.6% | 76 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.1% | -4.6 pts | 9.8% | 376 |
| All other days | 72.8% | — | 5.2% | 1,638 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).