Washington (DCA) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to BTV isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 437 mi
Best airline from DCA to BTV
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 2.3% | 176 |
| Republic Airways | 85% | 10 min | 2.8% | 318 |
| American Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 1.7% | 474 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 23 min | 3.9% | 1,630 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to BTV
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 67% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft58%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to BTV delayed?
- 26% of DCA–BTV 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to BTV?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 176 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 (86% on-time), while departures around 10 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 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 26% of the time.
- How often are DCA to BTV flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 BTV?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,598 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.