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Route · BWI → PIT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Pittsburgh

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to PIT (Baltimore to Pittsburgh) ranks #2143 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
5,830
Flights
#2143 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 49%

Distance

210 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 89 21 2 0 WN
Nov 2025 88 14 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 93 22 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 86 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 89 13 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 92 39 4 0 WN
Jun 2025 89 35 1 0 WN
May 2025 79 31 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 81 11 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 92 21 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 81 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 92 12 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 87 25 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 84 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 94 14 2 0 WN
Sep 2024 85 9 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 89 27 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 93 47 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 90 34 0 0 WN
May 2024 93 37 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 90 18 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 92 36 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 87 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 95 20 4 0 WN

BWI–PIT seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (85.3%) · weakest: June (62.2%)

60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.2%

Strongest calendar month

January

85.3% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~96 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

62.2% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

24 of 2,130 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 2,130 flights

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: Pittsburgh · fleet on-time rank #4463 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to PIT

The Baltimore to Pittsburgh corridor (BWI to PIT) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,830 tracked flights. Late flights run 55.1 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 210-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 2,130 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 49% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–PIT peaks in January at 85.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~96 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 62.2%, a 23.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to PIT rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to PIT ranks #2143 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 PIT?
Flights from Baltimore to Pittsburgh have a 75% on-time rate based on 5,830 flights. The average delay is 55.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to PIT?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,130 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to PIT?
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is approximately 210 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to PIT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (49% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BWI–PIT data

BWI–PIT is mid-pack at 75% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BWI and PIT airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, January (85.3% on-time) beats June (62.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75% 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

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