Best Time to Fly DCA to BTV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Patrick Leahy Burlington International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 68.2% of Washington (DCA) to Burlington (BTV) flights arrived on time (1,144 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 77.0%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 66.8%.
September has been the best month (84% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (64%).
4.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to BTV 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 | 77.0% | 87 min | 7.4% | 81 |
| American Airlines | 70.8% | 55 min | 1.0% | 201 |
| PSA Airlines | 66.8% | 83 min | 5.2% | 859 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BTV
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,544 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 74.2% | 2.6% | 227 |
| 10am–11am | 80.6% | 2.8% | 473 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.3% | 1.5% | 270 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 0.6% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.7% | 3.2% | 589 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.0% | 3.4% | 119 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 84.5% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.7% | 10.6% | 47 |
| 10pm–11pm | 61.8% | 9.0% | 558 |
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 BTV
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) | 75.0% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.5% | -10.3 pts | 1.1% | 94 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.5% | -10.3 pts | 8.3% | 433 |
| All other days | 74.8% | — | 3.4% | 1,973 |
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).