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Route · RDU → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Raleigh/Durham to Baltimore

The RDU–BWI corridor (Raleigh/Durham, NC → Baltimore, MD) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 255 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86%
On-time
+7 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
9,230
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

255 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 161 23 2 0 WN
Nov 2025 160 11 6 0 WN
Oct 2025 166 31 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 141 11 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 150 18 2 1 WN,NK
Jul 2025 169 41 8 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 165 40 3 0 WN,NK
May 2025 141 23 1 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 137 23 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 147 19 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 124 16 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 138 9 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 161 22 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 159 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 158 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 158 20 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 163 41 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 156 48 3 1 WN
Jun 2024 152 23 0 0 WN
May 2024 161 44 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 155 32 1 1 WN
Mar 2024 157 23 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 141 12 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 151 21 6 1 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

41 of 3,671 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,671 flights

What the Data Says About RDU to BWI

Raleigh/Durham to Baltimore (RDU to BWI) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86% on-time rate across 9,230 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 56.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 255 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 41 of 3,671 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RDU to BWI?
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Baltimore have a 86% on-time rate based on 9,230 flights. The average delay is 56.6 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RDU to BWI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 3,671 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RDU to BWI?
The flight distance from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 255 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RDU to BWI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% 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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