Best Time to Fly DFW to BWI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,336 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore (BWI) in the last 12 months, and 69.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.0 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.1%, while American Airlines trailed at 68.1%.
February has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
2.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DFW to BWI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 79.1% | 54 min | 0.0% | 91 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71.5% | 78 min | 1.8% | 276 |
| American Airlines | 68.1% | 65 min | 3.3% | 966 |
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to BWI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,846 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.1% | 4.5% | 44 |
| 6am–7am | 86.6% | 2.0% | 100 |
| 7am–8am | 82.1% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 2.4% | 295 |
| 9am–10am | 75.7% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 2.5% | 509 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.4% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 62.5% | 0.8% | 121 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.2% | 1.4% | 489 |
| 3pm–4pm | 56.8% | 3.5% | 199 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.9% | 0.8% | 128 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.8% | 4.6% | 672 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 52.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to BWI
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) | 77.4% | +5.5 pts | 0.0% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.6% | -9.4 pts | 1.5% | 133 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.7% | -13.3 pts | 3.7% | 568 |
| All other days | 72.0% | — | 2.5% | 2,083 |
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).