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Route · MVY → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Martha's Vineyard to Washington

The MVY–DCA corridor (Martha's Vineyard, MA → Washington, DC) runs behind the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 383 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.2%
On-time
-4.8 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
1,039
Flights

Cancelled

4.1%

Best Month

Aug 2021 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 62%

Distance

383 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 119 40 2 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 92 29 9 0 B6,YX
Jun 2025 43 21 5 0 B6,YX
Aug 2024 85 19 5 0 B6,YX
Jul 2024 93 17 0 2 B6,YX
Jun 2024 43 7 1 0 B6,YX
Aug 2023 61 17 1 1 B6,YX
Jul 2023 76 29 6 1 B6,YX
Aug 2022 58 15 2 0 B6,YX
Jul 2022 69 20 2 0 YX,B6
Jun 2022 50 10 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2021 57 8 3 0 YX,B6
Jul 2021 61 21 3 0 YX,B6
Jun 2021 43 6 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2020 48 4 2 0 B6,YX
Jul 2020 41 5 0 0 B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

4.1%

43 of 1,039 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,039 flights

What the Data Says About MVY to DCA

On-time performance on the MVY to DCA pairing (Martha's Vineyard to Washington) trails a chunk of the network: 74.2% of 1,039 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 98.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 383 miles across 2 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 4.1% (43 of 1,039 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2021 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 62% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MVY to DCA?
Flights from Martha's Vineyard to Washington have a 74.2% on-time rate based on 1,039 flights. The average delay is 98.0 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2021 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MVY to DCA?
Over the last 24 months, 4.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (43 of 1,039 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MVY to DCA?
The flight distance from Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 383 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MVY to DCA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2021 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (62% 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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