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Route · BWI → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Atlanta

The BWI–ATL corridor (Baltimore, MD → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 16 carriers across roughly 577 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
31,798
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

577 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 433 94 10 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 468 71 7 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 502 72 0 1 DL,WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 465 55 0 0 WN,DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 493 102 6 4 WN,F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 506 166 15 0 DL,NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 496 169 19 1 WN,DL,F9,NK
May 2025 493 136 4 4 NK,WN,DL,F9
Apr 2025 451 94 5 3 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 468 77 5 1 WN,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 425 67 1 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 466 97 30 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 535 105 1 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 535 76 1 0 NK,WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 514 48 1 0 WN,DL,NK,F9
Sep 2024 497 72 5 1 WN,NK,DL,F9
Aug 2024 539 153 5 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 500 174 26 4 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 492 91 4 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 559 151 4 1 DL,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 530 113 5 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 502 91 6 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 390 57 0 0 DL,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 426 108 8 3 DL,F9,NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

168 of 11,685 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

25 of 11,685 flights

What the Data Says About BWI to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Baltimore to Atlanta (BWI to ATL) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 31,798 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.0 minutes. The 577-mile corridor is served by 16 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 11,685 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BWI to ATL?
Flights from Baltimore to Atlanta have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 31,798 flights. The average delay is 72.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (168 of 11,685 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to ATL?
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 577 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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