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Route · SAT → BWI · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Antonio to Baltimore

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SAT to BWI (San Antonio to Baltimore) ranks #2758 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
4,337
Flights
#2758 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

1,407 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 71 7 1 0 WN
Nov 2025 61 11 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 75 12 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 69 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 71 9 2 0 WN
Jul 2025 85 23 2 0 NK,WN
Jun 2025 87 21 2 0 WN,NK
May 2025 64 11 0 2 WN,NK
Apr 2025 57 10 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 62 6 0 1 WN
Feb 2025 60 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 61 6 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 68 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 60 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 74 15 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 73 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 75 7 1 1 WN
Jul 2024 73 22 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 70 17 0 1 WN
May 2024 58 11 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 56 7 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 57 5 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 54 3 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 60 10 2 0 WN

SAT–BWI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (92.1%) · weakest: June (74.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87%

Strongest calendar month

February

92.1% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~74 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.4% on-time · ~63 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

17 of 1,601 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,601 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SAT departures

From SAT, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (17 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Baltimore · fleet on-time rank #1381 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SAT to BWI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Antonio to Baltimore (SAT to BWI) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 4,337 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 57.1 minutes. The 1,407-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 1,601 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SAT–BWI peaks in February at 92.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~74 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.4%, a 17.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SAT to BWI rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SAT to BWI ranks #2758 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 SAT to BWI?
Flights from San Antonio to Baltimore have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 4,337 flights. The average delay is 57.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SAT to BWI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 1,601 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SAT to BWI?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Baltimore (BWI) is approximately 1,407 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SAT to BWI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% 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 SAT–BWI data

SAT–BWI runs 5.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SAT and BWI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SAT airport
  • If your dates flex, February (92.1% on-time) beats June (74.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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