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Route · DCA → HSV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Huntsville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to HSV (Washington to Huntsville) ranks #2011 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
6,263
Flights
#2011 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 52%

Distance

613 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 98 42 0 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 105 34 4 0 MQ,OH,YX
Oct 2025 114 18 1 0 OH,YX,MQ
Sep 2025 112 25 2 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 118 26 6 0 YX,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 115 31 19 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 112 33 14 0 OH,MQ
May 2025 113 33 4 1 OH
Apr 2025 108 24 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 114 26 7 0 OH,MQ
Feb 2025 103 49 10 0 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 104 42 12 0 OH,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 98 33 1 1 OH,YX
Nov 2024 104 17 0 0 YX,OH
Oct 2024 115 9 0 0 YX,OH
Sep 2024 107 15 1 0 YX,OH
Aug 2024 110 34 4 0 MQ,YX,OH
Jul 2024 111 41 7 2 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 108 21 1 0 MQ,OH
May 2024 138 36 1 0 MQ,OH,YX
Apr 2024 134 20 0 0 OH,YX
Mar 2024 136 22 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 129 12 0 0 MQ,OH,YX
Jan 2024 125 28 17 1 MQ,YX,OH

DCA–HSV seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.8%) · weakest: July (68.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.8% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.3% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.1%

112 of 2,731 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,731 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DCA - Washington

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Washington, DC.

DCA on-time profile

HSV - Huntsville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Huntsville, AL.

HSV on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DCA and HSV side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DCA vs HSV

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: Huntsville · fleet on-time rank #3630 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to HSV

6,263 tracked flights put the DCA to HSV pairing (Washington to Huntsville) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.1 minutes on average. Across the 613-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 4.1% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,731 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 52% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–HSV peaks in October at 86.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.3%, a 18.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to HSV rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to HSV ranks #2011 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 HSV? ▼
Flights from Washington to Huntsville have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 6,263 flights. The average delay is 73.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to HSV? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (112 of 2,731 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to HSV? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Huntsville (HSV) is approximately 613 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to HSV? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
HSV Airport

Huntsville
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DCA–HSV data

DCA–HSV is mid-pack at 78.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and HSV airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.8% on-time) beats July (68.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.6% 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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