Route on-time record
BGR to DCA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Bangor (Bangor International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). 1,064 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 69% arrived within 15 minutes and 5.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4516 at 5:23 AM.
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BGR → DCA
Bangor to Washington: 1,064 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
69%
Cancelled
5.7%
avg delay 31 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
85% on time vs 57% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
77% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · Republic 4516 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
5:23 AM → 7:29 AM2h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 97%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
Limited track record · 37 flights
Find 5:23 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · PSA 5459 · sold as American Eagle
5:35 AM → 7:43 AM2h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 5.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 5.9% of the time (4 of 68).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 57%).
Moderate track record · 64 flights
Find 5:35 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · PSA 5061 · sold as American Eagle
10:49 AM → 12:59 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
70%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 10:49 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Republic 4555 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
5:49 PM → 7:59 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 67%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 28 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
Limited track record · 9 flights
Find 5:49 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · PSA 5082 · sold as American Eagle
12:59 PM → 3:12 PM2h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
64%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 73%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 12:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · PSA 5077 · sold as American Eagle
4:59 PM → 7:15 PM2h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
62%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 40 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 4:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · PSA 5505 · sold as American Eagle
4:14 PM → 6:24 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
55%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 45%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 42 min
- Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 57% on time; Before 9 AM: 85%).
- Lands inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 88% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 4:14 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)77%
80 flights · 90% on time as flown · 3.7% cancel
- PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)64%
723 flights · 68% on time as flown · 6.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
358 flights · avg delay 20 min
- Noon to 3 PM65%
340 flights · avg delay 32 min
- 3 to 6 PM57%
354 flights · avg delay 43 min
Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (70%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
- Air traffic control and airport volume18%
- Severe weather7%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
BGR to DCA questions
- What time of day is best to fly BGR to DCA?
- Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 57% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from BGR to DCA?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 80 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on BGR to DCA?
- July (69% on time); the best was October (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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