Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to BWI (Baltimore)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to BWI route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to BWI?

About 19% of flights from MSP to BWI experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MSP to BWI are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

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

With 81% of MSP to BWI flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 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.

MSP → BWI

MSP (Minneapolis) to BWI (Baltimore)

MSP (Minneapolis) to BWI (Baltimore) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 83%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 83% vs Southwest Airlines at 80%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 83% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

84% on time

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

TSA is currently ~22 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 ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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