Best Time to Fly DCA to BGR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Bangor International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,116 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Bangor (BGR) in the last 12 months, and 68.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, American Airlines led with 78.5% on time and PSA Airlines was last with 65.2%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and February the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 6.6% (US average 1.8%).
DCA to BGR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 78.5% | 63 min | 1.9% | 209 |
| Republic Airways | 73.0% | 47 min | 4.3% | 93 |
| PSA Airlines | 65.2% | 76 min | 8.2% | 809 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BGR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,125 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 68.8% | 7.1% | 70 |
| 9am–10am | 75.9% | 6.3% | 142 |
| 10am–11am | 78.9% | 3.1% | 454 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.7% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 61.6% | 5.7% | 105 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.1% | 3.7% | 569 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.4% | 5.8% | 69 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 58.6% | 11.5% | 592 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to BGR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 64.9% | -5.1 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.3% | +0.3 pts | 2.6% | 76 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.6% | -6.4 pts | 10.6% | 376 |
| All other days | 70.0% | — | 5.5% | 1,636 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).