Bangor (BGR) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Bangor (BGR) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 590 mi
Best airline from BGR to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 12 min | 0.5% | 211 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 11 min | 12.0% | 100 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 36 min | 6.1% | 1,358 |
| American Airlines | 70% | 29 min | 2.6% | 427 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to DCA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 29 min |
| Friday | 73% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather8%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGR to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 211 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 (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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?
- 5.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 2,096 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.