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Route · IAD → SJU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Washington to San Juan

The IAD–SJU corridor (Washington, DC → San Juan, PR) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,571 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.9%
On-time
+3.9 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
2,240
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Mar 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 60%

Distance

1,571 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 29 0 0 F9,UA
Nov 2025 73 23 0 0 UA,F9
Oct 2025 44 9 0 0 UA,F9
Aug 2025 50 15 0 0 F9,UA
Jul 2025 53 21 1 0 UA,F9
Jun 2025 50 13 0 0 UA,F9
May 2025 38 6 0 0 UA,F9
Apr 2025 38 3 0 0 UA
Mar 2025 61 7 0 0 UA
Feb 2025 56 13 0 0 UA
Jan 2025 62 18 1 0 UA
Dec 2024 44 12 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 30 3 0 0 UA
Oct 2024 31 2 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 37 9 0 0 UA
Jul 2024 39 10 0 0 UA
Jun 2024 40 5 0 0 UA
May 2024 33 1 0 0 UA
Apr 2024 38 1 0 1 UA
Mar 2024 40 5 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 33 2 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 42 9 3 0 UA
Dec 2023 49 5 0 0 UA
Nov 2023 30 1 0 1 UA

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,088 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,088 flights

What the Data Says About IAD to SJU

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Washington to San Juan (IAD to SJU) running a 82.9% on-time rate over 2,240 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 74.9 minutes. The 1,571-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 1,088 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 60% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAD to SJU?
Flights from Washington to San Juan have a 82.9% on-time rate based on 2,240 flights. The average delay is 74.9 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAD to SJU?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,088 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAD to SJU?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to San Juan (SJU) is approximately 1,571 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAD to SJU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (60% 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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