Which airline is most reliable for IAH (Houston) to BWI (Baltimore)?

The most reliable airline on the IAH to BWI route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from IAH to BWI?

About 22% of flights from IAH to BWI experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 78% of IAH 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.

IAH → BWI

IAH (Houston) to BWI (Baltimore)

IAH (Houston) to BWI (Baltimore) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 80%. 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 October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 80% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 54%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 80% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 54%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from IAH

79% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at BWI

79% on time

When flights into BWI are late, the average delay is 60 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at BWI: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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