Which airline is most reliable for BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the BWI to PVD route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 76%.

How often are flights delayed from BWI to PVD?

About 24% of flights from BWI to PVD experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BWI to PVD flights?

When flights from BWI to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 53 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BWI to PVD flight?

With 76% of BWI to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 53 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

BWI to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 76% on time. About 24% of flights experience delays averaging 53 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying BWI to PVD, with 76% of flights arriving on time.

What's the best month to fly BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly BWI to PVD is February, when 86% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 64% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in February gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

BWI → PVD

BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence)

BWI (Baltimore) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 53 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

BWI → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

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Best & worst months to fly BWI → PVD

Best month

February

86% on time

Worst month

July

64% on time

Feb

86%

Nov

85%

Sep

83%

Oct

81%

Jan

79%

Mar

78%

Apr

77%

Dec

75%

Aug

74%

May

70%

Jun

70%

Jul

64%

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Departing from BWI

79% on time

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.