Washington (DCA) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Bangor (BGR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 69% 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
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 590 mi
Best airline from DCA to BGR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 10 min | 1.8% | 221 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 2.7% | 371 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 30 min | 7.6% | 1,544 |
| Envoy Air | 62% | 23 min | 4.9% | 82 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to BGR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (79% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 26 min |
| Friday | 67% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to BGR delayed?
- 32% of DCA–BGR 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 DCA to BGR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 221 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–BGR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to BGR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to BGR?
- The scheduled DCA–BGR flight time averages 1h 55m over 590 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are DCA to BGR flights cancelled?
- 6.1% 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 DCA to BGR?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,218 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.