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

The most reliable airline on the PVD to DCA route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from PVD to DCA?

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

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

When flights from PVD to DCA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 86 minutes.

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

With 79% of PVD to DCA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 86 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DCA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

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

PVD to DCA flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 86 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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

Republic Airways is the most reliable airline flying PVD to DCA, with 83% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 74%.

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

The best month to fly PVD to DCA is October, when 86% 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.

PVD → DCA

PVD (Providence) to DCA (Washington)

PVD (Providence) to DCA (Washington) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 86 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PVD → DCA 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 — 83% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; American Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PVD → DCA

Best month

October

86% on time

Worst month

July

67% on time

Oct

86%

Nov

85%

Sep

84%

Apr

84%

Mar

80%

Dec

79%

Aug

78%

Jan

78%

May

78%

Feb

76%

Jun

75%

Jul

67%

Good to know

Departing from PVD

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PVD has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at DCA

77% on time

When flights into DCA are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

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

DCA has a 2.7% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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