Burlington (BTV) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Burlington (BTV) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 437 mi
Best airline from BTV to DCA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 3.5% | 317 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 28 min | 1.9% | 474 |
| Envoy Air | 73% | 17 min | 4.0% | 176 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 38 min | 4.8% | 1,630 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 26 min |
| Friday | 66% | 38 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 38 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 operations32%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to DCA delayed?
- 29% of BTV–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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, 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 (84% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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 51m over 437 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are BTV to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 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 2,597 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.