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Route · HPN → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

White Plains to Washington

The HPN–DCA corridor (White Plains, NY → Washington, DC) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 234 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
6,701
Flights

Cancelled

4.6%

Best Month

Feb 2024 88%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 45%

Distance

234 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 117 64 9 0 OH
Nov 2025 113 51 6 1 OH
Oct 2025 119 36 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 112 34 1 1 OH
Aug 2025 114 23 1 0 OH
Jul 2025 115 38 14 1 OH
Jun 2025 112 48 9 0 OH
May 2025 118 44 6 0 OH
Apr 2025 112 28 4 0 OH
Mar 2025 109 42 5 0 OH
Feb 2025 102 37 19 1 OH
Jan 2025 116 25 14 0 OH
Dec 2024 113 42 7 0 OH
Nov 2024 108 21 1 1 OH
Oct 2024 114 16 0 0 OH
Sep 2024 107 21 1 2 OH
Aug 2024 110 39 7 0 OH
Jul 2024 111 47 5 0 OH
Jun 2024 105 27 1 0 OH
May 2024 112 35 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 108 26 3 2 OH
Mar 2024 109 14 0 1 OH
Feb 2024 104 12 2 0 OH
Jan 2024 113 33 9 0 OH

Cancellation Rate

4.6%

124 of 2,673 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

10 of 2,673 flights

What the Data Says About HPN to DCA

The White Plains to Washington corridor (HPN to DCA) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,701 tracked flights. Late flights run 97.8 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 234-mile route; over the last 24 months, 124 of 2,673 flights were cancelled (4.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 45% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from HPN to DCA?
Flights from White Plains to Washington have a 75% on-time rate based on 6,701 flights. The average delay is 97.8 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HPN to DCA?
Over the last 24 months, 4.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (124 of 2,673 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HPN to DCA?
The flight distance from White Plains (HPN) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 234 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HPN to DCA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (45% 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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