Best Time to Fly DCA to BOS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Logan International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
9,090 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Boston (BOS) in the last 12 months, and 71.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 77.9%, while JetBlue trailed at 65.0%.
January has been the best month (81% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (70%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to BOS 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 | 77.9% | 68 min | 4.1% | 3,948 |
| Envoy Air | 75.5% | 70 min | 6.8% | 219 |
| American Airlines | 66.3% | 82 min | 2.8% | 2,290 |
| JetBlue | 65.0% | 89 min | 4.3% | 2,626 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BOS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 18,602 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 92.2% | 3.1% | 1,800 |
| 7am–8am | 91.6% | 2.6% | 1,019 |
| 8am–9am | 85.7% | 2.0% | 1,374 |
| 9am–10am | 86.9% | 1.1% | 624 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 2.1% | 1,417 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.3% | 2.2% | 1,196 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 1.9% | 1,137 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.4% | 3.1% | 1,289 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.7% | 3.6% | 956 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.1% | 3.2% | 1,185 |
| 4pm–5pm | 57.3% | 3.1% | 747 |
| 5pm–6pm | 60.1% | 3.8% | 1,475 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.9% | 5.9% | 1,569 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.2% | 4.0% | 619 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 5.8% | 726 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.5% | 6.0% | 216 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.2% | 6.6% | 1,251 |
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 BOS
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) | 77.3% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 322 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -1.0 pts | 2.1% | 477 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.2% | -5.4 pts | 8.0% | 3,067 |
| All other days | 75.7% | — | 2.6% | 14,736 |
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).