Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Rochester (ROC) to Washington (DCA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 71% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 296 mi
Best airline from ROC to DCA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 82% | 11 min | 1.5% | 265 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 19 min | 4.6% | 283 |
| PSA Airlines | 68% | 35 min | 5.4% | 1,768 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to DCA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 37 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 35 min |
| Friday | 67% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 21 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to DCA delayed?
- 29% of ROC–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 30 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROC to DCA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 265 flights. 3 airlines flew ROC–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to DCA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% 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 ROC to DCA?
- The scheduled ROC–DCA flight time averages 1h 26m over 296 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ROC to DCA flights cancelled?
- 4.8% 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 ROC to DCA?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,316 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.