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Route · PHX → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to BWI (Phoenix to Baltimore) ranks #1938 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80%
On-time
+1 pts
vs US avg
53 min
Delay when late
6,447
Flights
#1938 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

1,999 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 21 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 104 18 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 119 14 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 103 16 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 105 15 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 115 24 4 1 WN
Jun 2025 111 30 1 2 WN
May 2025 109 13 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 111 16 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 125 18 1 2 WN
Feb 2025 102 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 96 9 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 105 19 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 104 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 115 27 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 103 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 105 29 2 1 WN
Jul 2024 92 30 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 89 26 0 0 WN
May 2024 93 26 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 90 20 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 92 18 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 83 8 0 1 WN
Jan 2024 92 20 0 0 F9,WN

PHX–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.8%) · weakest: June (70.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.8% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~98 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.5% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

16 of 2,470 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,470 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #3156 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to BWI

6,447 tracked flights put the PHX to BWI pairing (Phoenix to Baltimore) at a 80% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 52.9 minutes on average. Across the 1,999-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (2,470 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–BWI peaks in February at 90.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~98 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.5%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to BWI rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to BWI ranks #1938 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 PHX to BWI?
Flights from Phoenix to Baltimore have a 80% on-time rate based on 6,447 flights. The average delay is 52.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to BWI?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,470 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to BWI?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 1,999 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to BWI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% 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 PHX–BWI data

PHX–BWI is mid-pack at 80% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.8% on-time) beats June (70.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80% 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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