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Route · DCA → MHT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Manchester

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to MHT (Washington to Manchester) ranks #2261 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
5,513
Flights
#2261 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 62%

Distance

406 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 33 6 0 OH
Nov 2025 87 24 3 0 OH
Oct 2025 89 31 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 88 20 3 0 OH
Aug 2025 117 23 4 0 OH
Jul 2025 115 36 14 0 OH
Jun 2025 112 40 10 0 OH,YX
May 2025 115 27 6 0 OH
Apr 2025 116 28 2 0 OH
Mar 2025 119 29 6 1 OH
Feb 2025 106 34 21 0 OH
Jan 2025 110 28 14 0 OH
Dec 2024 103 26 1 0 OH,YX
Nov 2024 111 11 0 0 YX,OH
Oct 2024 119 16 0 0 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 116 21 1 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 114 32 7 0 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 116 37 9 0 OH
Jun 2024 110 13 2 2 OH
May 2024 112 30 1 0 OH
Apr 2024 86 20 1 0 OH
Mar 2024 88 19 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 83 8 1 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 86 24 8 0 OH

DCA–MHT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.9%) · weakest: January (71.9%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.9% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~101 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

71.9% on-time · ~101 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.8%

120 of 2,505 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,505 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

MHT - Manchester

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Manchester, NH.

MHT on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DCA vs MHT

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: Manchester · fleet on-time rank #3860 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to MHT

The Washington to Manchester corridor (DCA to MHT) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,513 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.0 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 406-mile route; over the last 24 months, 120 of 2,505 flights were cancelled (4.8%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 62% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–MHT peaks in November at 83.9% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~101 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 71.9%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to MHT rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to MHT ranks #2261 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 MHT? ▼
Flights from Washington to Manchester have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 5,513 flights. The average delay is 73.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to MHT? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (120 of 2,505 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to MHT? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Manchester (MHT) is approximately 406 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to MHT? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
MHT Airport

Manchester
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–MHT data

DCA–MHT is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DCA and MHT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.9% on-time) beats January (71.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% 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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