Washington (DCA) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DCA–ROC: 5.4% 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, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from DCA to ROC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 1.1% | 265 |
| Republic Airways | 76% | 18 min | 4.6% | 282 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 28 min | 6.1% | 1,768 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to ROC
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 25 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to ROC delayed?
- 30% of DCA–ROC 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to ROC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 265 flights. 3 airlines flew DCA–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to ROC?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 2 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 ROC?
- The scheduled DCA–ROC flight time averages 1h 26m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DCA to ROC flights cancelled?
- 5.4% 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 ROC?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,315 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.