Washington (DCA) to Manchester (MHT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–MHT: 6.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 406 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to MHT
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 22 min |
| Friday | 69% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to MHT delayed?
- 29% of DCA–MHT 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to MHT?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to MHT?
- The scheduled DCA–MHT flight time averages 1h 39m over 406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DCA to MHT flights cancelled?
- 6.2% 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 MHT?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,554 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.