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Route · MHT → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Manchester to Washington

The MHT–DCA corridor (Manchester, NH → Washington, DC) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 406 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
5,512
Flights

Cancelled

4.2%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 59%

Distance

406 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 29 5 0 OH
Nov 2025 87 26 2 0 OH
Oct 2025 89 21 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 88 24 2 0 OH
Aug 2025 117 27 5 2 OH
Jul 2025 115 32 15 2 OH
Jun 2025 112 38 12 0 OH,YX
May 2025 115 29 5 0 OH
Apr 2025 116 24 2 0 OH
Mar 2025 119 32 6 1 OH
Feb 2025 106 43 21 0 OH
Jan 2025 110 24 11 1 OH
Dec 2024 103 25 2 2 OH,YX
Nov 2024 112 9 0 0 YX,OH
Oct 2024 119 14 0 0 MQ,OH
Sep 2024 116 18 1 0 OH,MQ
Aug 2024 114 33 4 1 MQ,OH
Jul 2024 116 33 7 1 OH
Jun 2024 110 9 0 0 OH
May 2024 112 32 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 86 16 1 0 OH
Mar 2024 88 12 0 0 OH,YX
Feb 2024 83 5 1 0 OH,YX
Jan 2024 86 24 4 1 OH

Cancellation Rate

4.2%

106 of 2,506 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

11 of 2,506 flights

What the Data Says About MHT to DCA

5,512 tracked flights put the MHT to DCA pairing (Manchester to Washington) at a 78.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.5 minutes on average. Across the 406-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 4.2% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (2,506 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 59% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MHT to DCA?
Flights from Manchester to Washington have a 78.9% on-time rate based on 5,512 flights. The average delay is 91.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MHT to DCA?
Over the last 24 months, 4.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (106 of 2,506 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MHT to DCA?
The flight distance from Manchester (MHT) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 406 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MHT to DCA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (59% 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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