Washington, DC → New York, NY flight delays
DCA → JFK · all airlines · 205 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
13%of the time, by +57 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
87%
Delayed 3h+
0%
Cancelled
2%
Avg when late
+57m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 4%
Worst
Monday
delayed 35%
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → JFK?
JetBluedelayed 3%
Republicdelayed 15%
Frequently asked
How often is the Washington, DC to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 13% of DCA → JFK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 57 minutes when they do, based on 205 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DCA → JFK?
JetBlue, delayed 3% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DCA → JFK?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 4%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 35%).
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