Bangor (BGR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bangor (BGR) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 34 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 590 mi
Best airline from BGR to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 1.4% | 222 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 13 min | 12.0% | 83 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 28 min | 2.7% | 371 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 39 min | 6.8% | 1,544 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 29 min |
| Friday | 72% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 44 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to DCA delayed?
- 28% of BGR–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 34 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 222 flights. 4 airlines flew BGR–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGR to DCA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGR to DCA?
- The scheduled BGR–DCA flight time averages 2h 8m over 590 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are BGR to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.8% 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 BGR to DCA?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,220 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.