Memphis (MEM) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Baltimore (BWI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 289 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 787 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to BWI
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 93% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 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 aircraft58%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to BWI delayed?
- 22% of MEM–BWI 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to BWI?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to BWI?
- The scheduled MEM–BWI flight time averages 2h 5m over 787 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MEM to BWI 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 MEM to BWI?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 538 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.