PVD → DCAProvidence/Warwick to Washington

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Direct flights from Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Washington (DCA): 20 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 85% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 22 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 574 km, an estimated 1 hour 14 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Providence/Warwick and Washington. Updated 10 September 2026 at 02:33 UTC.

PVD Providence/Warwick smooth · +12
DCA Washington smooth · +0
574 km · ~1h 14m est.
dep bank 06:00–20:1720x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 20x weekly · nonstop
85% on time

of the last 26 operated PVD → DCA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −22 min. 0 of 26 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−22 minacross the last 26 operated legs
Flight time~1h 14mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures20x3 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 26

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesPSA AirlinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA89% on time

Flights AA2819 06:00 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa · AA5153 06:00 Su · AA5619 12:13 daily · AA5634 14:58 daily

PSA AirlinesOH

Flights OH563 varies Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

Southwest AirlinesWN100% on time

Flights WN2399 08:30 Tu We Su · WN1390 08:35 Mo Th Fr · WN1484 12:20 Sa · WN1246 17:20 Mo Th Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-09AA2641dep +24 → arr+1
09-09AA5023dep +1 → arr−38
09-09AA5173dep +3 → arr−36
09-09AA5438dep +6 → arr−36
09-09AA5619dep +10 → arr−25
09-09AA863dep +0 → arr−31
09-09WN2399dep +2 → arr−22
09-09WN759dep +3 → arr−25
09-08AA2819dep +142 → arr+121
09-08AA5438dep +20 → arr−22
09-08AA5619dep +5 → arr−38
09-08AA5634dep +59 → arr+18
09-08OH563dep +28 → arr+33
09-08WN2399dep +11 → arr−14
09-08WN759dep +17 → arr−10
09-07AA2819dep +7 → arr−24
09-07AA5438dep +16 → arr−32
09-07AA5619dep +74 → arr−43
09-07AA563dep +18 → arr−83
09-07AA5634dep +40 → arr+15
09-07OH563dep +18 → arr+28
09-07WN1246dep +29 → arr+6
09-07WN1390dep +20 → arr+13
09-06AA5153arrived−11
09-06AA5438arrived−22
09-06AA5619arrived−12

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
PVDProvidence/Warwick +12 min smooth 🌤 overcast · SSW 10 kt Full PVD delay board →
DCAWashington +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · S 12 kt Full DCA delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DCA: 46% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +13 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Providence/Warwick to Washington route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PVD to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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PVD to DCA questions

Is PVD–DCA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at PVD is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on PVD–DCA?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 and evening departures around 17:20 from PVD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from PVD to DCA?

Great-circle distance is 574 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 71–79 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does PVD–DCA fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 56 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.