Best Time to Fly MVY to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Martha's Vineyard Airport → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
270 flights were scheduled from Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to Washington (DCA) in the last 12 months, and 61.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 65.1% on time and JetBlue was last with 54.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (73% on time) and June the worst month (49%).
The cancellation rate was 5.2% (US average 1.8%).
MVY to DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 65.1% | 64 min | 6.1% | 181 |
| JetBlue | 54.1% | 118 min | 3.4% | 89 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MVY to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 498 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.3% | 0.7% | 144 |
| 2pm–3pm | 54.5% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 3pm–4pm | 52.0% | 4.5% | 155 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.5% | 19.1% | 105 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 14 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MVY to DCA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.2% | -11.4 pts | 8.8% | 354 |
| All other days | 71.6% | — | 1.4% | 144 |
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).