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Route · IAD → JAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to Jacksonville

The IAD–JAX corridor (Washington, DC → Jacksonville, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 630 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.8%
On-time
-0.2 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
4,452
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

May 2025 61%

Distance

630 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 51 10 0 0 G4,UA
Nov 2025 59 9 0 0 UA,G4
Oct 2025 62 6 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 57 5 1 0 UA,YX
Aug 2025 63 10 1 0 YX,G4,UA
Jul 2025 65 20 5 0 UA,YX,G4
Jun 2025 60 21 0 1 UA,YX,G4
May 2025 88 34 2 0 UA,YX,G4
Apr 2025 38 8 0 0 G4,UA
Mar 2025 47 13 1 0 YX,UA,G4
Feb 2025 50 6 0 0 UA
Jan 2025 52 15 1 0 UA,G4
Dec 2024 54 14 0 0 G4,UA
Nov 2024 65 25 0 0 YX,UA,G4
Oct 2024 62 12 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 58 8 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 78 19 3 0 G4,YX,UA
Jul 2024 92 30 3 1 G4,UA,YX
Jun 2024 96 15 0 0 G4,UA,YX
May 2024 80 16 0 0 G4,YX,UA
Apr 2024 69 8 0 0 G4,UA,YX
Mar 2024 71 17 0 0 G4,YX,UA
Feb 2024 56 7 0 0 G4,UA,YX
Jan 2024 56 12 0 0 G4,YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

17 of 1,529 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,529 flights

What the Data Says About IAD to JAX

4,452 tracked flights put the IAD to JAX pairing (Washington to Jacksonville) at a 78.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.9 minutes on average. Across the 630-mile route and its 21 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,529 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 61% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAD to JAX?
Flights from Washington to Jacksonville have a 78.8% on-time rate based on 4,452 flights. The average delay is 78.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAD to JAX?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 1,529 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAD to JAX?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Jacksonville (JAX) is approximately 630 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAD to JAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (61% 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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