Washington (DCA) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 271 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.74
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from DCA to MVY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 3.4% | 387 |
| JetBlue Airways | 81% | 13 min | 1.5% | 205 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to MVY
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to MVY delayed?
- 19% of DCA–MVY 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to MVY?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 387 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 3 p.m. have the worst (62%). 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 31m over 383 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DCA to MVY flights cancelled?
- 2.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 74%.
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Based on 592 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.