Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to BWI (Baltimore)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to BWI route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 100%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to BWI?

About 17% of flights from DTW to BWI experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to BWI are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

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

With 83% of DTW to BWI flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at BWI is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → BWI

DTW (Detroit) to BWI (Baltimore)

DTW (Detroit) to BWI (Baltimore) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 100%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 100% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 100% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

84% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BWI

78% on time

When flights into BWI are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

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

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