Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 64% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,329 mi
Best airline from LAX to BWI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 0.4% | 1,198 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 9 min | 0.7% | 1,920 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78% | 14 min | 1.0% | 488 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to BWI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 10 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 operations41%
- National airspace system24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to BWI delayed?
- 16% of LAX–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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to BWI?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 1,198 flights. 3 airlines flew LAX–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to BWI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to BWI?
- The scheduled LAX–BWI flight time averages 5h 0m over 2,329 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LAX to BWI flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to BWI?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,606 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.