Washington (DCA) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Bangor (BGR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 5.5% 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 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 590 mi
Best airline from DCA to BGR
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 8 min | 1.9% | 210 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 2.6% | 427 |
| PSA Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 6.9% | 1,357 |
| Envoy Air | 62% | 23 min | 7.0% | 100 |
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 (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 25 min |
| Friday | 69% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to BGR delayed?
- 31% of DCA–BGR 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to BGR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 210 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 (60%). 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 54m over 590 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DCA to BGR flights cancelled?
- 5.5% 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 DCA to BGR?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,094 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.