Flights Baltimore → Philadelphia
BWI → PHL
Route overview
The flight route operates between Baltimore and Philadelphia, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A319, De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8, and Embraer 190. The airport in Baltimore, which opened in 1947, serves as the origin for this busy route, connecting to Philadelphia's highly trafficked airport that sees over 28 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Baltimore (BWI) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Baltimore the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Baltimore (BWI) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-east for about 145 km, a flight time of roughly 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Baltimore the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BWI-PHL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BWI-PHL
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
