White Plains (HPN) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
White Plains (HPN) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 64% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 234 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 68% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 47 min |
| Friday | 63% | 44 min |
| Saturdaybest | 75% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to DCA delayed?
- 36% of HPN–DCA 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 38 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to DCA?
- The scheduled HPN–DCA flight time averages 1h 20m over 234 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are HPN to DCA flights cancelled?
- 6.4% 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 HPN to DCA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,803 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.