Washington (DCA) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 275 departures over the past year, roughly 5 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%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from DCA to MVY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 8 min | 1.1% | 184 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 9 min | 2.8% | 320 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to MVY
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 5 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 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 operations23%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to MVY delayed?
- 15% of DCA–MVY 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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to MVY?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 184 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–MVY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to MVY?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to MVY?
- The scheduled DCA–MVY flight time averages 1h 30m over 383 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are DCA to MVY flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DCA to MVY?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 504 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.