80% of flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 6 a.m. departures ran on time 94% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 63%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (88%). 4% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LAX → BWI: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 73% of the time. About 1 in 34 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 412 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late5.8%
- 1–2 hours late2.4%
- 2–3 hours late0.4%
- 3+ hours late0.2%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 1,647 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,022 | 75% | 1.1% | −2 min | 2.8% | +38 min | Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines | 577 | 88% | 0.4% | −12 min | 3.1% | +63 min | United Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LAX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 89% | — |
| 6 a.m. | 94% | — |
| 9 a.m. | — | 84% |
| 9 p.m. | 80% | — |
| 11 p.m. | — | 88% |
Last flight of the day
On LAX → BWI, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.2% of the time, against 1.1% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.2% of the time (earlier flights: 0.2%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11:05 p.m. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% | first flight 9:33 a.m. |
| Southwest Airlines | 9:50 p.m. | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.5% | first flight 5:05 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (86%). Worst: July (73%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 257 | 79% | 1.2% |
| Tuesday | 198 | 80% | 1.0% |
| Wednesday | 212 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 253 | 77% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 254 | 82% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 219 | 83% | 1.4% |
| Sunday | 254 | 74% | 2.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 12 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1093 | 9:33 a.m. | 152 | 87% | 0.0% | −12 min | United Airlines |
| UA 1605 | 11:05 p.m. | 237 | 90% | 0.0% | −13 min | United Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 3 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 5 | 20% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Los Angeles or Baltimore. LAX → IAD has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAX → BWI (this route) | 1,647 | 80% | 0.8% |
| LAX → IAD Los Angeles LAX to Washington Dulles | 2,461 | 87% | 0.5% |
| LAX → DCA Los Angeles LAX to Washington Reagan National | 1,454 | 78% | 1.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from LAX to BWI on time?
80% of 1,647 scheduled flights from Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LAX to BWI?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 a.m. were the most reliable (94% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (63%).
Which airline is most on time from LAX to BWI?
United Airlines: 88% of its 577 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from LAX to BWI?
July (73% on time). The best month is February (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from LAX to BWI more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last LAX–BWI flight of the day was cancelled 0.2% of the time over the past year, against 1.1% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BWI → LAX (return)
- Los Angeles LAX (LAX) delays by hour
- Flights into Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.