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Route · HSV → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Huntsville to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HSV to DCA (Huntsville to Washington) ranks #2012 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
6,260
Flights
#2012 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 85%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 46%

Distance

613 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 98 30 0 0 OH,MQ
Nov 2025 105 38 1 2 MQ,OH,YX
Oct 2025 115 26 1 0 OH,YX,MQ
Sep 2025 112 27 1 0 MQ,OH
Aug 2025 118 25 7 0 YX,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 115 40 19 0 OH,MQ
Jun 2025 111 39 14 2 OH,MQ
May 2025 113 39 5 3 OH
Apr 2025 108 25 1 0 OH
Mar 2025 114 36 8 0 OH,MQ
Feb 2025 103 56 13 4 OH,MQ
Jan 2025 104 46 12 2 OH,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 99 44 0 2 OH,YX
Nov 2024 104 25 0 1 YX,OH
Oct 2024 115 21 0 0 YX,OH
Sep 2024 107 24 0 1 YX,OH,MQ
Aug 2024 110 34 5 4 MQ,YX,OH
Jul 2024 111 44 5 1 MQ,OH
Jun 2024 108 23 2 1 MQ,OH
May 2024 138 43 2 0 MQ,OH,YX
Apr 2024 134 28 0 0 OH,YX
Mar 2024 135 34 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 129 19 1 0 MQ,OH,YX
Jan 2024 125 34 13 0 MQ,YX,OH

HSV–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (82.9%) · weakest: July (64.8%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.2%

Strongest calendar month

April

82.9% on-time · ~90 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.8% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.0%

110 of 2,731 flights

Diversion Rate

0.8%

23 of 2,731 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

HSV - Huntsville

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

HSV on-time profile

DCA - Washington

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

DCA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare HSV vs DCA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HSV departures

From HSV, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Washington · fleet on-time rank #4115 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HSV to DCA

The Huntsville to Washington corridor (HSV to DCA) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,260 tracked flights. Late flights run 85.9 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 613-mile route; over the last 24 months, 110 of 2,731 flights were cancelled (4.0%) and 0.8% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 46% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HSV–DCA peaks in April at 82.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.8%, a 18.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HSV to DCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HSV to DCA ranks #2012 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 HSV to DCA? ▼
Flights from Huntsville to Washington have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 6,260 flights. The average delay is 85.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HSV to DCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (110 of 2,731 flights) and 0.8% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HSV to DCA? ▼
The flight distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 613 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HSV to DCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (46% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HSV Airport

Huntsville
DCA Airport

Washington
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 HSV–DCA data

HSV–DCA is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare HSV and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HSV airport
  • If your dates flex, April (82.9% on-time) beats July (64.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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