Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–BWI. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 52% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,217 mi
Best airline from DFW to BWI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 69% | 21 min | 0.7% | 407 |
| Frontier Airlines | 69% | 22 min | 2.7% | 560 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 21 min | 3.1% | 2,026 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to BWI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 21 min |
| Thursdaybest | 72% | 20 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to BWI delayed?
- 31% of DFW–BWI 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to BWI?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 407 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to BWI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to BWI?
- The scheduled DFW–BWI flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,217 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to BWI flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 DFW to BWI?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,996 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.