Washington (IAD) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (IAD) to Pittsburgh (PIT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 64% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 182 mi
Best airline from IAD to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 0.9% | 547 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 14 min | 2.0% | 1,666 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAD to PIT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAD to PIT delayed?
- 17% of IAD–PIT 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 IAD to PIT?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 547 flights. 2 airlines flew IAD–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAD to PIT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAD to PIT?
- The scheduled IAD–PIT flight time averages 1h 6m over 182 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are IAD to PIT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IAD to PIT?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,213 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.