Best Time to Fly DCA to BDL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Bradley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,707 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Hartford (BDL) in the last 12 months, and 68.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 73.4% on time and American Airlines was last with 60.5%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and February the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 5.3% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to BDL 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 | 73.4% | 59 min | 2.4% | 416 |
| PSA Airlines | 69.0% | 76 min | 6.7% | 983 |
| American Airlines | 60.5% | 75 min | 4.7% | 296 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BDL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,725 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 79.2% | 4.9% | 328 |
| 7am–8am | 83.0% | 4.6% | 240 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 9am–10am | 80.6% | 1.4% | 141 |
| 10am–11am | 79.7% | 2.9% | 559 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.2% | 1.6% | 122 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.4% | 4.3% | 300 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.0% | 5.2% | 58 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.0% | 3.2% | 622 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.2% | 2.5% | 81 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.0% | 6.2% | 487 |
| 6pm–7pm | 52.5% | 15.3% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.5% | 3.9% | 51 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.4% | 7.7% | 599 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 18 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to BDL
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) | 66.7% | -6.7 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.0% | -2.3 pts | 1.7% | 116 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.1% | -6.3 pts | 9.8% | 650 |
| All other days | 73.3% | — | 3.8% | 2,893 |
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).