Washington (DCA) to Montgomery (MGM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Montgomery (MGM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 294 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.81
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 693 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to MGM
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (65% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 69% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 57% | 33 min |
| Friday | 59% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 54% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to MGM delayed?
- 39% of DCA–MGM 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 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to MGM?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (65% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to MGM?
- The scheduled DCA–MGM flight time averages 2h 15m over 693 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are DCA to MGM 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 MGM?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 31% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 61-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 614 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.