Washington (DCA) to White Plains (HPN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DCA to HPN isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 6.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 63% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 234 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to HPN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 56% | 38 min |
| Friday | 61% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 73% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to HPN delayed?
- 37% of DCA–HPN 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 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to HPN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to HPN?
- The scheduled DCA–HPN flight time averages 1h 22m over 234 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are DCA to HPN flights cancelled?
- 6.9% 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 HPN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,805 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.