Which airline is most reliable for DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the DCA to PVD route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from DCA to PVD?

About 21% of flights from DCA to PVD experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 79% of DCA to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

DCA to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence)?

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying DCA to PVD, with 84% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 74%.

What's the best month to fly DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly DCA to PVD is October, when 85% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 67% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DCA → PVD

DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence)

DCA (Washington) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 84%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DCA → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Republic Airways edges out American Airlines on this route — 84% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 84% on time; American Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DCA → PVD

Best month

October

85% on time

Worst month

July

67% on time

Oct

85%

Sep

84%

Nov

84%

Apr

83%

Mar

82%

Jan

80%

Aug

78%

May

78%

Dec

77%

Feb

76%

Jun

74%

Jul

67%

Good to know

Departing from DCA

77% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DCA has long runway queues.

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

DCA cancels 2.7% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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