Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the BUF to DCA route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to at 68%. Based on 1,095 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: BUF to DCA
Buffalo to Washington — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Republic Airways87%
PSA Airlines71%
68%
BUF to DCA Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 87% | 2.7% | 74m | 1,095 |
| PSA AirlinesOH | 71% | 5.1% | 111m | 2,623 |
| MQWorst | 68% | 5.3% | 55m | 279 |
Route Overview
75%
Overall On-Time
95m
Avg Delay
4.4%
Cancel Rate
4,117
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.