Best Time to Fly DCA to MHT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Manchester Boston Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 67.5% of Washington (DCA) to Manchester (MHT) flights arrived on time (1,082 scheduled flights). That is 10.1 points below the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (66%).
6.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to MHT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 67.5% | 66 min | 6.2% | 1,082 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to MHT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,438 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 80.0% | 5.6% | 270 |
| 10am–11am | 78.6% | 4.9% | 449 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.4% | 3.8% | 106 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.8% | 1.5% | 197 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.4% | 4.2% | 553 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.9% | 1.8% | 163 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 89.7% | 7.1% | 42 |
| 10pm–11pm | 59.1% | 12.1% | 619 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to MHT
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) | 76.7% | +3.7 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.0% | +2.9 pts | 1.3% | 76 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.3% | -11.8 pts | 9.7% | 423 |
| All other days | 73.1% | — | 5.6% | 1,896 |
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).