Washington (DCA) to Hyannis (HYA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Hyannis (HYA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 106 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.29
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 407 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to HYA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 20 min |
| Friday | 83% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to HYA delayed?
- 16% of DCA–HYA 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to HYA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to HYA?
- The scheduled DCA–HYA flight time averages 1h 34m over 407 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are DCA to HYA flights cancelled?
- 3% 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.
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Based on 233 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.