Which airline is most reliable for DCA (Washington) to MHT (Manchester)?

The most reliable airline on the DCA to MHT route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 100%.

How often are flights delayed from DCA to MHT?

About 25% of flights from DCA to MHT experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DCA to MHT flights?

When flights from DCA to MHT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 72 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DCA to MHT flight?

With 75% of DCA to MHT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MHT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DCA → MHT

DCA (Washington) to MHT (Manchester)

DCA (Washington) to MHT (Manchester) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 100%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 100% on time vs PSA Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 100% on time; PSA Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DCA

79% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DCA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

DCA cancels 2.6% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at MHT

80% on time

When flights into MHT are late, the average delay is 66 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MHT: TSA is ~29 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

MHT has a 2.5% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.