Route · BWI → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to New York

The BWI–LGA corridor (Baltimore, MD → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 185 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

61.6%
On-time: -17.4 pts
vs US avg: 55 min
Delay when late: 1,076
Flights

Cancelled

4.2%

Best Month

May 2020 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2022 44%

Distance

185 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Oct 2022	88	42	1	1	WN
Sep 2022	86	35	2	0	WN
Aug 2022	89	43	9	0	WN
Jul 2022	88	49	2	0	WN
Jun 2022	86	39	6	0	WN
May 2022	89	37	2	0	WN
Apr 2022	85	46	2	0	WN
Mar 2022	89	37	6	0	WN
Feb 2022	80	17	3	0	WN
Jan 2022	86	20	12	0	WN
Dec 2021	86	25	0	0	WN
Nov 2021	66	18	0	0	WN
May 2020	58	5	0	0	WN

Cancellation Rate

4.2%

45 of 1,076 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,076 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.

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LGA - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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Compare the two airports

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

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What the Data Says About BWI to LGA

Baltimore to New York (BWI to LGA) sits among the less reliable pairings in the BTS dataset, on-time only 61.6% of the time across 1,076 flights, with a 54.5-minute average delay when service runs late. Carriers on this 185-mile route (1 total) show a 4.2% cancellation rate and 0.1% diversion rate over the last 24 months (45 of 1,076 flights cancelled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2020 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2022 came in at just 44% - a 47-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BWI to LGA? ▼

Flights from Baltimore to New York have a 61.6% on-time rate based on 1,076 flights. The average delay is 54.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2020 with 91% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for BWI to LGA? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 4.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (45 of 1,076 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.

How far is the flight from BWI to LGA? ▼

The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to New York (LGA) is approximately 185 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.

When is the best time to fly from BWI to LGA? ▼

The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2020 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2022 (44% 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.

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

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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