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Route · AGS → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Augusta to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AGS to DCA (Augusta to Washington) ranks #4304 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.3%
On-time
-1.7 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
1,281
Flights
#4304 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.6%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

468 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 31 5 0 1 OH
Sep 2025 30 2 1 0 OH
Aug 2025 31 3 1 0 OH
Jul 2025 31 2 5 0 OH
Jun 2025 30 2 3 0 OH
May 2025 31 8 1 0 OH
Apr 2025 44 8 1 0 OH,YX
Oct 2024 31 13 1 0 OH
Sep 2024 30 4 4 0 OH
Aug 2024 31 9 0 0 OH
Jul 2024 31 9 1 0 OH
Jun 2024 30 8 0 0 OH
May 2024 31 9 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 45 11 0 0 9E,MQ,OH,YX
Mar 2024 31 6 0 0 OH
Oct 2023 31 4 0 0 OH
Sep 2023 30 5 1 0 OH
Aug 2023 31 10 2 0 OH,YX
Jul 2023 30 13 3 0 OH
Jun 2023 30 9 4 0 OH
May 2023 31 2 0 0 OH
Apr 2023 46 16 0 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2023 31 7 0 0 OH
Jan 2023 31 10 0 0 OH

AGS–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.3%) · weakest: December (67.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctDec 67.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.3% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

67.7% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.6%

28 of 779 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 779 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AGS departures

From AGS, this corridor sits with 3 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 4 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Washington · fleet on-time rank #4011 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AGS to DCA

The Augusta to Washington corridor (AGS to DCA) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,281 tracked flights. Late flights run 97.1 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 468-mile route; over the last 24 months, 28 of 779 flights were cancelled (3.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, AGS–DCA peaks in September at 89.3% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 67.7%, a 21.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AGS to DCA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AGS to DCA ranks #4304 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AGS to DCA?
Flights from Augusta to Washington have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 1,281 flights. The average delay is 97.1 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for AGS to DCA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 779 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AGS to DCA?
The flight distance from Augusta (AGS) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 468 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using AGS–DCA data

AGS–DCA is mid-pack at 77.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AGS and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AGS airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.3% on-time) beats December (67.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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