Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 275 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.4% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.75
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from MVY to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 73% | 22 min | 5.6% | 320 |
| JetBlue Airways | 66% | 32 min | 2.2% | 184 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MVY to DCA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 38 min |
| Friday | 69% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MVY to DCA delayed?
- 30% of MVY–DCA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MVY to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 320 flights. 2 airlines flew MVY–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MVY to DCA?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MVY to DCA?
- The scheduled MVY–DCA flight time averages 1h 40m over 383 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MVY to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MVY to DCA?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 57%.
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Based on 504 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.