Washington (DCA) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (DCA) to Providence (PVD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.1% 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 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 6.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 356 mi
Best airline from DCA to PVD
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 3.5% | 894 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 15 min | 3.7% | 136 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 15 min | 2.0% | 710 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 1.3% | 1,410 |
| PSA Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 7.0% | 2,149 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to PVD
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to PVD delayed?
- 26% of DCA–PVD 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to PVD?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 894 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 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 29m over 356 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DCA to PVD 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 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 5,299 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.