Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 52% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,209 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to DAL delayed?
- 24% of BWI–DAL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to DAL?
- The scheduled BWI–DAL flight time averages 3h 21m over 1,209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BWI to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to DAL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,686 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.