Best Time to Fly BTV to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Patrick Leahy Burlington International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 65.7% of Burlington (BTV) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,143 scheduled flights). That is 12.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 71.1% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 64.1%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and February the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 4.3% (US average 1.8%).
BTV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 71.1% | 81 min | 2.0% | 201 |
| Republic Airways | 69.3% | 96 min | 7.4% | 81 |
| PSA Airlines | 64.1% | 114 min | 4.4% | 858 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BTV to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,543 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 78.0% | 5.8% | 378 |
| 6am–7am | 85.7% | 5.2% | 326 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.9% | 3.2% | 684 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.8% | 4.9% | 122 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.3% | 3.6% | 307 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.2% | 6.0% | 696 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BTV 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) | 68.2% | -3.7 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.2% | -11.7 pts | 1.1% | 94 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.1% | -7.9 pts | 10.4% | 433 |
| All other days | 71.9% | — | 3.8% | 1,972 |
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).