San Jose (SJC) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Jose (SJC) to Baltimore (BWI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 238 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,439 mi
Best airline from SJC to BWI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 6 min | 0.4% | 238 |
| Spirit Airlines | 64% | 23 min | 4.5% | 66 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJC to BWI
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 16 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system25%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJC to BWI delayed?
- 19% of SJC–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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SJC to BWI?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 238 flights. 2 airlines flew SJC–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJC to BWI?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SJC to BWI?
- The scheduled SJC–BWI flight time averages 5h 7m over 2,439 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are SJC to BWI flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SJC to BWI?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 63%.
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Based on 304 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.