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Route · BWI → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to DFW (Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1438 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
8,458
Flights
#1438 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Feb 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 52%

Distance

1,217 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 119 28 0 0 F9,NK,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 107 32 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 109 25 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 106 23 1 1 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 121 30 6 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 147 55 6 0 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 145 53 5 0 AA,F9,MQ,NK
May 2025 135 37 2 1 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 127 38 4 1 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 142 23 5 0 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 104 9 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 111 29 7 0 AA,NK,F9
Dec 2024 112 13 3 2 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 123 17 1 1 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 115 17 1 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 111 24 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 145 43 5 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 150 72 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 150 44 4 1 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 152 57 13 2 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 148 43 7 1 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 149 39 5 0 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 118 14 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 114 35 2 0 AA,F9,NK

BWI–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.9%) · weakest: July (69.9%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.9% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~134 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.9% on-time · ~134 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

86 of 3,060 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

12 of 3,060 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BWI - Baltimore

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Baltimore, MD.

BWI on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BWI and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BWI vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BWI departures

From BWI, this corridor sits with 53 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 64 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 11 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3465 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to DFW

8,458 tracked flights put the BWI to DFW pairing (Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 98.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,217-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.8% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (3,060 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 52% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–DFW peaks in September at 84.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~134 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.9%, a 15.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to DFW ranks #1438 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BWI to DFW? ▼
Flights from Baltimore to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 8,458 flights. The average delay is 98.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (86 of 3,060 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,217 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BWI Airport

Baltimore
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BWI–DFW data

BWI–DFW is mid-pack at 79.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BWI and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.9% on-time) beats July (69.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.