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Route · DFW → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DFW to BWI (Dallas/Fort Worth to Baltimore) ranks #1439 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
8,453
Flights
#1439 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Feb 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 53%

Distance

1,217 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 119 35 0 0 F9,NK,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 107 29 2 0 F9,NK,AA
Oct 2025 109 24 0 1 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 106 26 2 0 NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 120 35 5 1 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2025 143 61 7 2 AA,NK,F9
Jun 2025 144 67 5 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2025 133 44 2 2 AA,NK,F9
Apr 2025 127 50 4 0 F9,NK,AA
Mar 2025 142 29 5 1 AA,NK,F9
Feb 2025 104 15 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2025 111 24 7 0 AA,NK,F9
Dec 2024 112 33 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Nov 2024 123 29 0 0 NK,F9,AA
Oct 2024 115 26 1 0 NK,F9,AA
Sep 2024 111 36 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Aug 2024 145 47 3 3 AA,F9,NK
Jul 2024 150 49 4 1 AA,F9,NK
Jun 2024 150 50 2 0 AA,F9,NK
May 2024 152 57 16 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2024 148 48 6 1 AA,F9,NK
Mar 2024 151 59 5 1 AA,F9,NK
Feb 2024 119 28 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 114 42 2 1 AA,F9,NK

DFW–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (82.6%) · weakest: June (66.9%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.1%

Strongest calendar month

October

82.6% on-time · ~114 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~133 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

66.9% on-time · ~129 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

83 of 3,055 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

14 of 3,055 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW on-time profile

BWI - Baltimore

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

BWI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare DFW vs BWI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DFW departures

From DFW, this corridor sits with 113 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 183 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 57 below 75%). Destination: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #4323 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DFW to BWI

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Baltimore corridor (DFW to BWI) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,453 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.9 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,217-mile route; over the last 24 months, 83 of 3,055 flights were cancelled (2.7%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 53% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DFW–BWI peaks in October at 82.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~133 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 66.9%, a 15.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DFW to BWI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DFW to BWI ranks #1439 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 DFW to BWI? ▼
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Baltimore have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 8,453 flights. The average delay is 66.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to BWI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (83 of 3,055 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to BWI? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 1,217 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to BWI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
BWI Airport

Baltimore
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 DFW–BWI data

DFW–BWI is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DFW and BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DFW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (82.6% on-time) beats June (66.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% 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.