Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 270 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.74
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from MVY to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 70% | 22 min | 6.7% | 387 |
| JetBlue Airways | 59% | 40 min | 3.4% | 204 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MVY to DCA
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 30 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 75% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 39 min |
| Friday | 63% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 58% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MVY to DCA delayed?
- 34% of MVY–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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MVY to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 70%, based on 387 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 (76% 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 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 34% of the time.
- How often are MVY to DCA flights cancelled?
- 5.6% 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 day of the week is most reliable for MVY to DCA?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 75% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 58%.
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Based on 591 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.