Washington (DCA) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Washington (DCA) to Providence (PVD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 356 mi
Best airline from DCA to PVD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 2.5% | 876 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 12 min | 3.8% | 105 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 16 min | 1.4% | 704 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 18 min | 1.1% | 1,353 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 25 min | 6.5% | 2,060 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to PVD
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 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 system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to PVD delayed?
- 25% of DCA–PVD 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to PVD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 876 flights. 5 airlines flew DCA–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to PVD?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to PVD?
- The scheduled DCA–PVD flight time averages 1h 28m over 356 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DCA to PVD flights cancelled?
- 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to PVD?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,098 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.