Washington (DCA) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to BTV isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 437 mi
Best airline from DCA to BTV
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 2.5% | 157 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 10 min | 2.8% | 318 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 24 min | 1.9% | 422 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 5.0% | 1,767 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to BTV
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 24 min |
| Friday | 65% | 28 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 23 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 operations31%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to BTV delayed?
- 27% of DCA–BTV 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to BTV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 157 flights. 4 airlines flew DCA–BTV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to BTV?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 10 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 DCA to BTV?
- The scheduled DCA–BTV flight time averages 1h 43m over 437 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are DCA to BTV flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 BTV?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,664 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.