Hartford (BDL) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying BDL to DCA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 313 mi
Best airline from BDL to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 75% | 16 min | 3.8% | 766 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 3.9% | 898 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 29 min | 6.3% | 2,112 |
| Envoy Air | 64% | 32 min | 14.2% | 120 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 24 min |
| Friday | 67% | 31 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to DCA delayed?
- 29% of BDL–DCA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BDL to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 766 flights. 4 airlines flew BDL–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to DCA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to DCA?
- The scheduled BDL–DCA flight time averages 1h 31m over 313 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are BDL to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BDL to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,896 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.