Burlington (BTV) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burlington (BTV) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.7% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 437 mi
Best airline from BTV to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 3.5% | 317 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 16 min | 3.8% | 157 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 29 min | 2.1% | 422 |
| PSA Airlines | 67% | 38 min | 5.5% | 1,767 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 28 min |
| Friday | 65% | 39 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to DCA delayed?
- 30% of BTV–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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 317 flights. 4 airlines flew BTV–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTV to DCA?
- The scheduled BTV–DCA flight time averages 1h 52m over 437 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are BTV to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 BTV to DCA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,663 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.