66% of flights from Baltimore to Seattle arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 76% of the time; the 6 p.m. ones 62%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (68%). 9% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for BWI → SEA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 62% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 103 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late13%
- 30–60 min late12%
- 1–2 hours late5.1%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late1.0%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 719 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 599 | 68% | 0.8% | +1 min | 7.0% | +49 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 120 | 59% | 0.8% | +8 min | 12.5% | +64 min | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at BWI). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 76% |
| 6 p.m. | 60% |
| 7 p.m. | 63% |
Last flight of the day
On BWI → SEA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.9% of the time, against 0.9% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.3% of the time (earlier flights: 0.0%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 6:07 p.m. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | first flight 7:03 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (85%). Worst: June (54%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 109 | 71% | 0.9% |
| Tuesday | 100 | 73% | 1.0% |
| Wednesday | 101 | 70% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 105 | 57% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 105 | 64% | 0.9% |
| Saturday | 93 | — | — |
| Sunday | 106 | 65% | 1.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 4 · weather 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 379 | 6:07 p.m. | 336 | 62% | 0.6% | +5 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Baltimore or Seattle. IAD → SEA has been 11 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWI → SEA (this route) | 719 | 66% | 0.8% |
| IAD → SEA Washington Dulles to Seattle-Tacoma | 1,821 | 77% | 1.0% |
| DCA → SEA Washington Reagan National to Seattle-Tacoma | 1,092 | 72% | 1.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from BWI to SEA on time?
66% of 719 scheduled flights from Baltimore, MD to Seattle, WA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly BWI to SEA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (76% on time). The 6 p.m. departures were the least (62%).
Which airline is most on time from BWI to SEA?
Alaska Airlines: 68% of its 599 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 59%.
What month has the most delays from BWI to SEA?
June (54% on time). The best month is October (85%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from BWI to SEA more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last BWI–SEA flight of the day was cancelled 0.9% of the time over the past year, against 0.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- SEA → BWI (return)
- Baltimore/Washington (BWI) delays by hour
- Flights into Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.