Baltimore (BWI) to Albany (ALB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Albany (ALB) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 89% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 54% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 288 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to ALB
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 12 min |
| Friday | 75% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to ALB delayed?
- 22% of BWI–ALB flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to ALB?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to ALB?
- The scheduled BWI–ALB flight time averages 1h 18m over 288 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BWI to ALB flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to ALB?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,480 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.