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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

ROC → DCA

Rochester to Washington: 1,051 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

68%

Cancelled

5.5%

avg delay 35 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 47% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

72% chance on time

Check ROC to DCA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $266 (American 5535 on 2026-11-13). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Best trips

8 nonstop. Best overall weighs the chance you arrive on time as booked, connection odds, travel time and separate tickets.

  1. Best overall#1 · Nonstop · 1h 27m

    5:15 AM → 6:42 AM

    82%

    arrive on time

    5:15 AM ROC → 6:42 AM DCA1h 27m

    Republic 4796 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    87% on time · 5.5% cancel
    Find 5:15 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Nonstop · 1h 25m

    5:20 AM → 6:45 AM

    78%

    arrive on time

    5:20 AM ROC → 6:45 AM DCA1h 25m

    PSA 5351 · sold as American Eagle · also flew as 5535

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 10–23 yrs old
    82% on time · 5.3% cancel
    Find 5:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Nonstop · 1h 28m

    11:51 AM → 1:19 PM

    63%

    arrive on time

    11:51 AM ROC → 1:19 PM DCA1h 28m

    PSA 5374 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ700 · 16–25 yrs old
    66% on time · 5.4% cancel
    Find 11:51 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Nonstop · 1h 29m

    5:46 PM → 7:15 PM

    60%

    arrive on time

    5:46 PM ROC → 7:15 PM DCA1h 29m

    Republic 4800 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    Embraer E175 · 12–19 yrs old
    64% on time · 6.1% cancel
    Find 5:46 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Nonstop · 1h 30m

    12:10 PM → 1:40 PM

    57%

    arrive on time

    12:10 PM ROC → 1:40 PM DCA1h 30m

    PSA 5661 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ900 · 7–16 yrs old
    60% on time · 4.5% cancel
    Find 12:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Nonstop · 1h 26m

    12:18 PM → 1:44 PM

    56%

    arrive on time

    12:18 PM ROC → 1:44 PM DCA1h 26m

    PSA 5175 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ900 · 9–22 yrs old
    61% on time · 7.1% cancel
    Find 12:18 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Nonstop · 1h 32m

    5:43 PM → 7:15 PM

    49%

    arrive on time

    5:43 PM ROC → 7:15 PM DCA1h 32m

    PSA 5409 · sold as American Eagle

    Bombardier CRJ900 or CRJ700 · 10–22 yrs old
    52% on time · 5.9% cancel
    Find 5:43 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Nonstop · 1h 30m

    5:29 PM → 6:59 PM

    41%

    arrive on time

    5:29 PM ROC → 6:59 PM DCA1h 30m

    PSA 5375 · sold as American Eagle · also flew as 5546

    Bombardier CRJ700 or CRJ900 · 9–25 yrs old
    43% on time · 6.0% cancel
    Find 5:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Aircraft and ages come from the planes each flight number actually flew in the last 3 months of data (FAA registry build years); airlines can swap planes.

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)72%

    88 flights · 84% on time as flown · 3.9% cancel

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)71%

    159 flights · 77% on time as flown · 5.9% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)61%

    804 flights · 64% on time as flown · 5.8% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM89%

    331 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 9 AM to noon71%

    218 flights · avg delay 37 min

  • Noon to 3 PM61%

    148 flights · avg delay 35 min

  • 3 to 6 PM47%

    328 flights · avg delay 55 min

Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Friday (73%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • BUF → BWI 85% chance on time

    Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 1,732 flights a year · 85 mi from your airports · yours: 64%

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  • ROC → BWI 81% chance on time

    Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 1,104 flights a year · 30 mi from your airports · yours: 64%

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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