Route on-time record

BWI to ALB: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Baltimore (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Albany (Albany International Airport). 1,740 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1020 at 6:40 AM.

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BWI → ALB

Baltimore to Albany: 1,740 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.5%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 65% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

79% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Southwest 1020
6:40 AM → 8:00 AM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1410; its record covers all of them.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; After 9 PM: 65%).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 87 flights
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#2 · Southwest 3465
11:10 AM → 12:30 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#3 · Southwest 1383
10:45 AM → 12:05 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#4 · Southwest 2737
1:30 PM → 2:50 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#5 · Southwest 3436
12:45 PM → 2:05 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27. Same departure also flew as Southwest 980; its record covers all of them.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#6 · Southwest 1021
7:25 PM → 8:50 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#7 · Southwest 178
3:20 PM → 4:40 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29. Same departure also flew as Southwest 200; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.3%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
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#8 · Southwest 781
5:10 PM → 6:30 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#9 · Southwest 4412
5:25 PM → 6:45 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#10 · Southwest 3849
4:20 PM → 5:40 PM1h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines79%
1,740 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM92%
353 flights · avg delay 4 min
9 AM to noon91%
364 flights · avg delay 4 min
Noon to 3 PM83%
220 flights · avg delay 10 min
3 to 6 PM73%
280 flights · avg delay 16 min
6 to 9 PM71%
245 flights · avg delay 21 min
After 9 PM65%
278 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Sunday (71%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft48%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
Air traffic control and airport volume9%
Severe weather5%
Security2%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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BWI to ALB questions

What time of day is best to fly BWI to ALB?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from BWI to ALB?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,740 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on BWI to ALB?: July (58% on time); the best was November (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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