Best Time to Fly BWI to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,760 flights were scheduled from Baltimore (BWI) to Albany (ALB) in the last 12 months, and 81.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
January has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BWI to ALB on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 81.4% | 49 min | 1.7% | 1,760 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BWI to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,339 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 91.5% | 0.9% | 342 |
| 7am–8am | 90.3% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 8am–9am | 95.7% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 9am–10am | 84.1% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 10am–11am | 89.0% | 1.6% | 388 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.9% | 0.5% | 199 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.7% | 1.4% | 148 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.2% | 0.8% | 248 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.9% | 0.6% | 177 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.6% | 1.1% | 175 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.5% | 0.0% | 173 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.5% | 3.3% | 214 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.3% | 0.0% | 172 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.8% | 3.4% | 119 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.8% | 1.2% | 161 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.3% | 1.4% | 283 |
| 10pm–11pm | 57.2% | 4.2% | 283 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BWI to ALB
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 80.3% | -1.8 pts | 0.0% | 61 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.2% | -10.0 pts | 1.5% | 135 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.7% | -14.5 pts | 2.9% | 597 |
| All other days | 82.2% | — | 1.1% | 2,546 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).