Which airline is most reliable for ROC (Rochester) to IAD (Washington)?

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

How often are flights delayed from ROC to IAD?

About 17% of flights from ROC to IAD experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ROC to IAD flights?

When flights from ROC to IAD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ROC to IAD flight?

With 83% of ROC to IAD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IAD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ROC → IAD

ROC (Rochester) to IAD (Washington)

ROC (Rochester) to IAD (Washington) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 83%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs United Airlines at 54%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 83% on time; United Airlines trails at 54%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ROC

78% on time

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

TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

ROC cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at IAD

82% on time

When flights into IAD are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IAD: TSA is ~6 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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