Best Time to Fly MHT to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Manchester Boston Regional → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,082 flights were scheduled from Manchester (MHT) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 70.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (70%).
5.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MHT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 70.3% | 96 min | 5.5% | 1,082 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MHT to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,439 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 87.7% | 7.9% | 469 |
| 6am–7am | 82.5% | 3.9% | 257 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 69.5% | 5.5% | 710 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.5% | 8.6% | 58 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.5% | 2.4% | 170 |
| 3pm–4pm | 63.0% | 6.1% | 49 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.6% | 3.1% | 98 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.9% | 6.1% | 621 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MHT 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) | 79.1% | +5.0 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.0% | +3.0 pts | 1.3% | 76 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.1% | -9.0 pts | 10.2% | 423 |
| All other days | 74.1% | — | 5.0% | 1,897 |
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).