Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland (CLE) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 56% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 314 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to CLE
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 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 operations35%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to CLE delayed?
- 25% of BWI–CLE 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to CLE?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to CLE?
- The scheduled BWI–CLE flight time averages 1h 20m over 314 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BWI to CLE flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to CLE?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,005 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.