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Route · BWI → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to New York

The BWI–JFK corridor (Baltimore, MD → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 184 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
4,368
Flights

Cancelled

4.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 71%

Distance

184 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2024 53 2 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 60 8 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 62 14 12 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 16 6 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 5 7 0 9E,YX
May 2024 62 12 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2024 60 14 2 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 8 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 8 1 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 56 16 3 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 78 11 2 0 YX,9E
Nov 2023 88 12 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 70 12 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 75 14 8 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 9 1 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 12 12 0 9E
Jun 2023 64 10 9 0 9E
May 2023 93 7 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 90 16 4 0 OO,9E
Mar 2023 93 21 1 0 OO,YX,9E
Feb 2023 84 12 0 0 9E,YX
Jan 2023 79 10 1 1 9E,YX
Dec 2022 77 22 2 0 9E,YX
Nov 2022 90 18 0 0 YX,9E

Cancellation Rate

4.2%

71 of 1,700 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,700 flights

What the Data Says About BWI to JFK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Baltimore to New York (BWI to JFK) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 4,368 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 81.4 minutes. The 184-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 4.2% of 1,700 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 71% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BWI to JFK?
Flights from Baltimore to New York have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 4,368 flights. The average delay is 81.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 4.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 1,700 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to JFK?
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to New York (JFK) is approximately 184 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (71% 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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