Best Time to Fly BDL to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bradley International → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 68.1% of Hartford (BDL) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (1,708 scheduled flights). That is 9.5 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 71.4%, while American Airlines trailed at 62.9%.
October has been the best month (84% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
5.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BDL to DCA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 71.4% | 63 min | 2.2% | 416 |
| PSA Airlines | 68.6% | 86 min | 7.0% | 984 |
| American Airlines | 62.9% | 93 min | 5.4% | 296 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BDL to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,727 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.1% | 4.0% | 595 |
| 6am–7am | 85.9% | 2.1% | 94 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8am–9am | 80.8% | 4.7% | 148 |
| 9am–10am | 80.8% | 5.2% | 457 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 11am–12pm | 75.8% | 0.8% | 129 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.5% | 3.8% | 575 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.2% | 3.6% | 137 |
| 2pm–3pm | 58.5% | 5.4% | 261 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.8% | 6.6% | 648 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 7pm–8pm | 52.2% | 10.2% | 508 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.8% | 1.5% | 65 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BDL to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 72.7% | +0.6 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -0.4 pts | 2.6% | 116 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -6.3 pts | 11.7% | 650 |
| All other days | 72.1% | — | 4.3% | 2,895 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).