Washington (IAD) to San Juan (SJU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Washington (IAD) to San Juan (SJU) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 57% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,572 mi
Best airline from IAD to SJU
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 0.3% | 1,155 |
| Frontier Airlines | 43% | 104 min | 1.9% | 104 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAD to SJU
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (25%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 29 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAD to SJU delayed?
- 23% of IAD–SJU 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IAD to SJU?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,155 flights. 2 airlines flew IAD–SJU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAD to SJU?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (25%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAD to SJU?
- The scheduled IAD–SJU flight time averages 3h 53m over 1,572 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are IAD to SJU flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IAD to SJU?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,259 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.