Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 936 mi
Best airline from BWI to MSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 14 min | 0.8% | 1,828 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 15 min | 1.0% | 1,050 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to MSP delayed?
- 19% of BWI–MSP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BWI to MSP?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,828 flights. 2 airlines flew BWI–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (45%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to MSP?
- The scheduled BWI–MSP flight time averages 2h 45m over 936 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are BWI to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,878 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.