Providence (PVD) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Providence (PVD) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 71% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 327 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to BWI
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 85% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to BWI delayed?
- 13% of PVD–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to BWI?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to BWI?
- The scheduled PVD–BWI flight time averages 1h 26m over 327 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are PVD to BWI flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 PVD to BWI?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,727 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.