Baltimore (BWI) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 200 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.55
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,358 mi
Best airline from BWI to PDX
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 0.0% | 80 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 18 min | 1.1% | 177 |
| Spirit Airlines | 65% | 30 min | 3.6% | 83 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to PDX
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 25 min |
| Friday | 65% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 21 min |
| Sundaybest | 84% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather11%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to PDX delayed?
- 28% of BWI–PDX 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BWI to PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 80 flights. 3 airlines flew BWI–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to PDX?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to PDX?
- The scheduled BWI–PDX flight time averages 5h 38m over 2,358 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are BWI to PDX flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for BWI to PDX?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 62%.
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Based on 340 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.