Portland (PDX) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Baltimore (BWI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 200 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.55
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,358 mi
Best airline from PDX to BWI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 3 min | 0.0% | 80 |
| Spirit Airlines | 82% | 18 min | 4.7% | 85 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 10 min | 0.0% | 177 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to BWI
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 8 min |
| Friday | 80% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to BWI delayed?
- 18% of PDX–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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to BWI?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 80 flights. 3 airlines flew PDX–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to BWI?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to BWI?
- The scheduled PDX–BWI flight time averages 5h 3m over 2,358 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PDX to BWI flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 PDX to BWI?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 76%.
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Based on 342 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.