BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MDW→BWI

Chicago, IL (MDW) to Baltimore, MD (BWI) flight delay odds

76.5% of 1,852 official scheduled MDW-to-BWI flights arrived on time; 13.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
76.5%arrived on time
13.0%30+ min late
2.8%cancelled
1,852scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MDW to BWI?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BWI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.8% of 513 flights. Night was lowest at 57.9% across 121 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning51391.8%3.1%1.6%
Late morning35983.3%8.1%1.9%
Afternoon40975.1%14.7%3.4%
Evening45060.0%23.1%3.8%
Night12157.9%26.4%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for MDW to BWI?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BWI weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.3% of 248 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.7% across 287 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday28769.7%17.8%2.8%
Tuesday24884.3%8.9%0.8%
Wednesday24675.6%12.2%2.8%
Thursday27374.7%15.4%2.9%
Friday28780.5%10.1%1.4%
Saturday22483.5%8.0%4.5%
Sunday28769.7%17.1%4.2%

Which airline was most reliable for MDW to BWI?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BWI airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 78.6% of 84 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 76.4% across 1,768 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,76876.4%12.8%2.8%
Frontier Airlines8478.6%17.9%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for MDW to BWI?

Among qualifying MDW-to-BWI month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 180 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 61.7% across 188 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518861.7%26.6%4.3%
August 202518476.1%14.7%1.6%
September 202518085.6%10.0%0.0%
October 202518584.3%8.6%0.0%
November 202515872.8%10.1%12.0%
December 202514075.0%17.1%0.7%
January 202612785.0%5.5%3.9%
February 202611872.9%13.6%3.4%
March 202612576.8%8.0%4.8%
April 202613378.2%7.5%1.5%
May 202614079.3%12.1%0.0%
June 202617472.4%17.2%1.7%

What drove MDW to BWI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MDW-to-BWI delay category, accounting for 49.2% of 22,755 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.9%
Late aircraft49.2%
National airspace16.2%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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