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Route · PVD → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Providence to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PVD to DCA (Providence to Washington) ranks #874 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
12,378
Flights
#874 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

Nov 2024 94%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 63%

Distance

356 mi

Carriers

26

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 191 60 3 0 YX,OH,WN,AA
Nov 2025 193 51 6 0 OH,AA,WN,YX
Oct 2025 212 39 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Sep 2025 222 46 2 1 OH,WN,YX,AA
Aug 2025 203 43 3 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 230 54 40 1 AA,OH,WN,YX,MQ
Jun 2025 224 75 20 1 AA,OH,WN,YX,MQ
May 2025 231 72 6 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Apr 2025 223 38 2 0 OH,WN,YX,AA
Mar 2025 223 54 10 0 OH,WN,YX
Feb 2025 208 77 26 0 OH,WN,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 227 42 20 1 OH,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 200 37 1 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Nov 2024 199 11 0 1 WN,YX,OH,AA
Oct 2024 238 26 0 0 WN,YX,AA,OH
Sep 2024 223 24 0 1 WN,YX,OH,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 224 53 10 0 AA,MQ,WN,YX,OH
Jul 2024 227 66 7 2 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Jun 2024 215 37 3 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
May 2024 224 52 0 0 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Apr 2024 193 26 1 1 AA,MQ,OH,WN,YX
Mar 2024 191 22 0 0 AA,OH,WN,YX
Feb 2024 183 18 3 0 OH,WN,YX
Jan 2024 186 42 9 0 WN,YX,OH

PVD–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (87.2%) · weakest: July (75.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

April

87.2% on-time · ~186 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~212 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.4% on-time · ~174 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

172 of 5,090 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 5,090 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

PVD 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 PVD and DCA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PVD vs DCA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PVD departures

From PVD, this corridor sits with 10 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 15 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Washington · fleet on-time rank #2320 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PVD to DCA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Providence to Washington (PVD to DCA) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 12,378 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 84.7 minutes. The 356-mile corridor is served by 26 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.4% of 5,090 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 63% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PVD–DCA peaks in April at 87.2% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~212 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.4%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PVD to DCA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PVD to DCA ranks #874 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 PVD to DCA? ▼
Flights from Providence to Washington have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 12,378 flights. The average delay is 84.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PVD to DCA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (172 of 5,090 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PVD to DCA? ▼
The flight distance from Providence (PVD) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 356 miles. This route is served by 26 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PVD to DCA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PVD Airport

Providence
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 PVD–DCA data

PVD–DCA runs 3.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PVD and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PVD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (87.2% on-time) beats July (75.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.1% 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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