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Route on-time record

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

Baltimore (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 1,366 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1403 at 7:00 AM.

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BWI → DFW

Baltimore to Dallas-Fort Worth: 1,366 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

2.9%

avg delay 31 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

83% on time vs 55% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

69% chance on time

Check BWI to DFW fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $185 (Frontier 1475 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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. #1 · American 1403

    7:00 AM → 9:36 AM3h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (11 of 365).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 55%).
    • Departs outside BWI's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 353 flights

    Find American 1403 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1930

    4:11 PM → 6:50 PM3h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (43 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.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

    Find American 1930 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Frontier 3787

    6:10 PM → 8:56 PM3h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    38 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 55% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Moderate track record · 67 flights

    Find Frontier 3787 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 1629

    2:59 PM → 5:27 PM3h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    40%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    160 min
    • Arrived on time 40% of the time (10 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.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 1629 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 1927

    7:17 PM → 9:50 PM3h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    38 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 55% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

    Find American 1927 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Frontier 1475

    6:38 PM → 9:19 PM3h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    62%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    37 min
    • Arrived on time 62% of the time (189 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 55% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 189 flights

    Find Frontier 1475 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1626

    7:10 PM → 9:39 PM3h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    58%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    9.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 55% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
    • Departs inside BWI's trouble window: 81% of its 43 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 1626 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines69%

    944 flights · 71% on time as flown · 3.2% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines65%

    265 flights · 66% on time as flown · 2.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM83%

    401 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 9 AM to noon80%

    68 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM72%

    259 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 3 to 6 PM75%

    255 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 6 to 9 PM55%

    348 flights · avg delay 47 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Saturday (70%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • IAD → DFW 76% chance on time

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  • BWI → DAL 75% chance on time

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  • DCA → DFW 74% chance on time

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  • DCA → DAL 73% chance on time

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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.

J
74
F
86
M
75
A
71
M
66
J
66
J
61
A
73
S
81
O
82
N
77
D
84

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)42%
  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%
  • Severe weather6%

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 DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly BWI to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 55% for departures 6 to 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 DFW?
American, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 944 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 DFW?
July (61% on time); the best was February (86%), 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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