Washington, DC → Boston, MA flight delays
DCA → BOS · all airlines · 783 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
27%of the time, by +74 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
73%
Delayed 3h+
1.8%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+74m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 7%
Worst
Friday
delayed 42%
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → BOS?
Republicdelayed 20%
JetBluedelayed 31%
Americandelayed 40%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to Boston, MA flight delayed?
About 27% of DCA → BOS flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 74 minutes when they do, based on 783 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → BOS?
Republic, delayed 20% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DCA → BOS?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 7%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 42%).
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