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Route · DCA → GSO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Greensboro/High Point

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to GSO (Washington to Greensboro/High Point) ranks #2909 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
75 min
Delay when late
3,961
Flights
#2909 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.1%

Best Month

Mar 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 48%

Distance

248 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 21 1 0 YX,OH,MQ
Nov 2025 79 21 5 0 MQ,OH,YX
Oct 2025 87 14 0 0 OH,YX
Sep 2025 80 12 1 0 OH,YX
Aug 2025 58 23 3 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2025 61 22 10 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 60 31 3 0 OH
May 2025 64 24 6 0 OH,YX
Apr 2025 60 11 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 62 18 0 1 OH
Feb 2025 56 25 6 0 OH
Jan 2025 58 24 7 0 OH
Dec 2024 73 22 1 0 MQ,OH
Nov 2024 76 12 0 0 MQ,OH
Oct 2024 58 9 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 56 21 2 0 OH
Aug 2024 57 18 4 0 OH
Jul 2024 57 20 1 1 OH
Jun 2024 54 9 4 0 OH
May 2024 56 18 2 0 MQ,OH
Apr 2024 58 13 1 0 MQ,OH
Mar 2024 60 7 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 67 11 0 0 MQ,OH
Jan 2024 80 17 6 0 MQ,OH

DCA–GSO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.4%) · weakest: July (65.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.4% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~78 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.1% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.1%

63 of 1,537 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,537 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DCA departures

From DCA, this corridor sits with 77 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 91 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Greensboro/High Point · fleet on-time rank #4016 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to GSO

The Washington to Greensboro/High Point corridor (DCA to GSO) posts a 77.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,961 tracked flights. Late flights run 74.9 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 248-mile route; over the last 24 months, 63 of 1,537 flights were cancelled (4.1%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 48% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–GSO peaks in October at 85.4% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~78 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.1%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to GSO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to GSO ranks #2909 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 DCA to GSO?
Flights from Washington to Greensboro/High Point have a 77.3% on-time rate based on 3,961 flights. The average delay is 74.9 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to GSO?
Over the last 24 months, 4.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 1,537 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to GSO?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Greensboro/High Point (GSO) is approximately 248 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to GSO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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 DCA–GSO data

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

  • Compare DCA and GSO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.4% on-time) beats July (65.1%) 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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