Minneapolis (MSP) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly MSP to BWI matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 95% on-time in September 2024 to just 64% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 936 mi
Best airline from MSP to BWI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 0.6% | 1,828 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 0.9% | 1,049 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to BWI
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to BWI delayed?
- 20% of MSP–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to BWI?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,828 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to BWI?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to BWI?
- The scheduled MSP–BWI flight time averages 2h 28m over 936 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSP to BWI flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MSP to BWI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,878 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.