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Route · DCA → PVD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Providence

The DCA–PVD corridor (Washington, DC → Providence, RI) runs ahead of the national average, served by 26 carriers across roughly 356 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
12,362
Flights

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Mar 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

356 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 191 61 3 0 YX,OH,WN,AA
Nov 2025 193 45 7 0 OH,AA,WN,YX
Oct 2025 212 46 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Sep 2025 222 41 1 0 OH,WN,YX,AA
Aug 2025 202 52 3 1 AA,WN,YX,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 230 77 25 1 AA,OH,WN,YX,MQ
Jun 2025 224 80 18 0 AA,OH,WN,YX,MQ
May 2025 231 54 6 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Apr 2025 223 41 0 0 OH,WN,YX,AA
Mar 2025 223 56 8 1 OH,WN,YX
Feb 2025 208 67 24 0 OH,WN,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 227 53 16 0 OH,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 199 41 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Nov 2024 199 23 0 0 WN,YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 238 34 1 0 WN,YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 223 24 1 0 WN,YX,OH,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 224 58 8 1 AA,MQ,WN,YX,OH
Jul 2024 227 62 4 1 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Jun 2024 215 33 5 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
May 2024 224 53 0 0 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Apr 2024 193 26 0 1 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Mar 2024 190 15 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Feb 2024 183 23 3 0 OH,WN,YX
Jan 2024 186 39 15 0 WN,YX,OH

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

148 of 5,087 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 5,087 flights

What the Data Says About DCA to PVD

12,362 tracked flights put the DCA to PVD pairing (Washington to Providence) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 73.4 minutes on average. Across the 356-mile route and its 26 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.9% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (5,087 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 64% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DCA to PVD?
Flights from Washington to Providence have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 12,362 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DCA to PVD?
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (148 of 5,087 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DCA to PVD?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Providence (PVD) is approximately 356 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DCA to PVD?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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