Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baltimore (BWI) to San Jose (SJC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 242 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,439 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to SJC
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 56% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 67% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 20 min |
| Friday | 71% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 25 min |
| Sundaybest | 71% | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to SJC delayed?
- 35% of BWI–SJC 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to SJC?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BWI to SJC?
- The scheduled BWI–SJC flight time averages 5h 42m over 2,439 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are BWI to SJC flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 SJC?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 71% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Tuesday trails at 56%.
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Based on 350 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.