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Route · DCA → MVY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Martha's Vineyard

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DCA to MVY (Washington to Martha's Vineyard) ranks #4476 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
1,039
Flights
#4476 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Aug 2021 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 71%

Distance

383 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 119 14 0 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 92 11 5 0 B6,YX
Jun 2025 43 9 2 1 B6,YX
Aug 2024 85 15 3 0 B6,YX
Jul 2024 93 14 0 0 B6,YX
Jun 2024 43 6 1 1 B6,YX
Aug 2023 61 10 0 0 B6,YX
Jul 2023 76 22 4 1 B6,YX
Aug 2022 58 13 1 0 B6,YX
Jul 2022 69 8 1 0 YX,B6
Jun 2022 50 12 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2021 57 3 3 0 YX,B6
Jul 2021 61 16 2 0 YX,B6
Jun 2021 43 5 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2020 48 4 2 0 B6,YX
Jul 2020 41 3 0 0 B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

26 of 1,039 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,039 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

MVY - Martha's Vineyard

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Martha's Vineyard, MA.

MVY on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DCA vs MVY

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: Martha's Vineyard · fleet on-time rank #1529 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DCA to MVY

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Washington to Martha's Vineyard (DCA to MVY) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 1,039 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.3 minutes. The 383-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.5% of 1,039 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2021 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DCA–MVY peaks in August at 86.2% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 82.1%, a 4.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DCA to MVY rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DCA to MVY ranks #4476 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 MVY? ▼
Flights from Washington to Martha's Vineyard have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 1,039 flights. The average delay is 72.3 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2021 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to MVY? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,039 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to MVY? ▼
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) is approximately 383 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to MVY? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2021 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DCA Airport

Washington
MVY Airport

Martha's Vineyard
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–MVY data

DCA–MVY runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DCA and MVY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DCA airport
  • If your dates flex, August (86.2% on-time) beats June (82.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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