Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to BWI (Baltimore)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to BWI route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to BWI?

About 18% of flights from LAX to BWI experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to BWI are delayed, the average delay is approximately 52 minutes.

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

With 82% of LAX to BWI flights arriving on time and an average delay of 52 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.

LAX → BWI

LAX (Los Angeles) to BWI (Baltimore)

LAX (Los Angeles) to BWI (Baltimore) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 52 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 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 91% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~27 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.