Providence (PVD) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on PVD–DCA: 4.7% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 356 mi
Best airline from PVD to DCA
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 3.2% | 894 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 14 min | 1.8% | 1,410 |
| Envoy Air | 77% | 12 min | 9.6% | 136 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 2.0% | 710 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 32 min | 7.7% | 2,151 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to DCA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to DCA delayed?
- 25% of PVD–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to DCA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 894 flights. 5 airlines flew PVD–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to DCA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to DCA?
- The scheduled PVD–DCA flight time averages 1h 38m over 356 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PVD to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.7% 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 PVD to DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,301 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.