Boston, MA → Washington, DC flight delays
BOS → DCA · all airlines · 783 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
22%of the time, by +68 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
78%
Delayed 3h+
1.5%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg when late
+68m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 5%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 33%
Which airline is most punctual on BOS → DCA?
Americandelayed 13%
Republicdelayed 22%
JetBluedelayed 28%
Frequently asked
How often is the Boston, MA to Washington, DC flight delayed?
About 22% of BOS → DCA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 68 minutes when they do, based on 783 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on BOS → DCA?
American, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly BOS → DCA?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 5%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 33%).
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