Main airports with the longest departure delays

About 1 in 5 passengers who flew within the U.S. this yr have needed to cope with the misfortune of their flight leaving late. Regardless that airways publish their schedules, they do not assure them.

Nowadays, flight delays are trending greater and better, in keeping with statistics from the Division of Transportation. In 2018 and 2019, earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic, the common share of departure delays for flights within the U.S. was 19% and 19.5%, respectively. In 2022 and 2023 (as of August), departure delays have been as much as 21.5% and 22%, the very best common in almost a decade.

In contrast to the extra beneficiant laws within the European Union, U.S. carriers should not obligated to compensate passengers for flight delays. Nonetheless, every firm has its personal coverage, so vacationers could possibly get one thing in alternate for the headache of a delay. It is at all times advisable to test with the airline to see if they’ll make lodging, akin to rebooking on a distinct flight or offering meal vouchers.

For the reason that federal authorities does not require airways to supply passengers with delay protections, it is as much as the flying public to make sure a delayed flight does not destroy plans. When touring for an immovable occasion like a marriage or cruise, for instance, think about leaving a day prematurely so as to add a buffer for any potential delays. Some journey insurance coverage insurance policies additionally compensate for lengthy delays and will present reimbursements for meals, lodges, and extra.

It is sensible to be notably cautious when flying from sure U.S. airports that report extra flight delays throughout all U.S. airways than others. TravelPerk explored 25 of the largest airports within the nation and ranked them in keeping with the share of departure flights that have delays, utilizing information from the Division of Transportation from September 2022 to August 2023.

Proceed studying to seek out out in case your nearest airport is vulnerable to pushing again flight instances.

Rank	Metropolis	Whole Flights	% Flight Delayed (>= 15 minutes)	Median Minutes Delayed
1	Baltimore/ Washington Worldwide	92,636	31.20%	16
2	Orlando Worldwide	158,419	30.30%	22
3	Denver Worldwide	288,782	29.30%	16
4	Harry Reid Worldwide (Las Vegas)	187,617	29.10%	18
5	Miami Worldwide	100,401	26.60%	21
6	Newark Liberty Worldwide	144,038	25.90%	20
7	Dallas/Fort Price Worldwide	279,358	25.10%	23
8	John F. Kennedy Worldwide	136,057	24.30%	23
9	George Bush Intercontinental/Houston	139,511	23.70%	18
10	Austin-Bergstrom Worldwide	91,862	22.60%	17
11	Logan Worldwide (Boston)	141,691	22.50%	21
12	Phoenix Sky Harbor Worldwide	171,771	22.40%	15
13	Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide	330,268	22.00%	17
14	Nashville Worldwide	94,327	21.60%	15
15	Charlotte Douglas Worldwide	206,146	20.90%	19
16	Chicago O’Hare Worldwide	277,274	20.70%	18
17	LaGuardia (New York)	168,772	20.50%	23
18	San Francisco Worldwide	134,948	20.40%	15
19	Los Angeles Worldwide	192,726	19.70%	16
20	Philadelphia Worldwide	98,234	18.40%	20
21	Seattle/Tacoma Worldwide	175,949	18.20%	13
22	Ronald Reagan Washington Nationwide	143,183	18.10%	19
23	Detroit Metro Wayne County	124,715	17.80%	18
24	Salt Lake Metropolis Worldwide	108,272	17.60%	14
25	Minneapolis-St Paul Worldwide	120,552	16.70%	16

25. Minneapolis-St Paul Worldwide

• Metropolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 120,552
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 16.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most typical locations: DEN, ORD, ATL

24. Salt Lake Metropolis Worldwide

• Metropolis: Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 108,272
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 17.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 14
• Most typical locations: DEN, PHX, LAX

23. Detroit Metro Wayne County

• Metropolis: Detroit, Michigan
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 124,715
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 17.8%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most typical locations: ATL, ORD, LGA

22. Ronald Reagan Washington Nationwide

• Metropolis: Washington, D.C.
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 143,183
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 18.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 19
• Most typical locations: BOS, ATL, LGA

21. Seattle/Tacoma Worldwide

• Metropolis: Seattle, Washington
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 175,949
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 18.2%
• Median minutes delayed: 13
• Most typical locations: PDX, ANC, LAX

20. Philadelphia Worldwide

• Metropolis: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 98,234
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 18.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 20
• Most typical locations: MCO, ATL, BOS

19. Los Angeles Worldwide

• Metropolis: Los Angeles, California
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 192,726
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 19.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most typical locations: SFO, LAS, JFK

18. San Francisco Worldwide

• Metropolis: San Francisco, California
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 134,948
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 20.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most typical locations: LAX, JFK, SEA

17. LaGuardia

• Metropolis: New York, New York
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 168,772
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 20.5%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most typical locations: ORD, BOS, ATL

16. Chicago O’Hare Worldwide

• Metropolis: Chicago, Illinois
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 277,274
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 20.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most typical locations: LGA, LAX, DCA

15. Charlotte Douglas Worldwide

• Metropolis: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 206,146
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 20.9%
• Median minutes delayed: 19
• Most typical locations: MCO, LGA, ATL

14. Nashville Worldwide

• Metropolis: Nashville, Tennessee
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 94,327
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 21.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most typical locations: LGA, ORD, CLT

13. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide

• Metropolis: Atlanta, Georgia
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 330,268
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 22.0%
• Median minutes delayed: 17
• Most typical locations: MCO, LGA, FLL

12. Phoenix Sky Harbor Worldwide

• Metropolis: Phoenix, Arizona
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 171,771
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 22.4%
• Median minutes delayed: 15
• Most typical locations: DEN, LAS, SEA

11. Logan Worldwide

• Metropolis: Boston, Massachusetts
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 141,691
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 22.5%
• Median minutes delayed: 21
• Most typical locations: DCA, LGA, JFK

10. Austin – Bergstrom Worldwide

• Metropolis: Austin, Texas
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 91,862
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 22.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 17
• Most typical locations: DFW, DEN, LAX

9. George Bush Intercontinental/Houston

• Metropolis: Houston, Texas
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 139,511
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 23.7%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most typical locations: DFW, LAX, DEN

8. John F. Kennedy Worldwide

• Metropolis: New York, New York
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 136,057
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 24.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most typical locations: LAX, SFO, BOS

7. Dallas/Fort Price Worldwide

• Metropolis: Dallas/Fort Price, Texas
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 279,358
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 25.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 23
• Most typical locations: LAX, ATL, LGA

6. Newark Liberty Worldwide

• Metropolis: Newark, New Jersey
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 144,038
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 25.9%
• Median minutes delayed: 20
• Most typical locations: MCO, ATL, LAX

5. Miami Worldwide

• Metropolis: Miami, Florida
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 100,401
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 26.6%
• Median minutes delayed: 21
• Most typical locations: ATL, JFK, LGA

4. Harry Reid Worldwide

• Metropolis: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 187,617
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 29.1%
• Median minutes delayed: 18
• Most typical locations: LAX, DEN, SEA

3. Denver Worldwide

• Metropolis: Denver, Colorado
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 288,782
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 29.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most typical locations: LAS, PHX, SLC

2. Orlando Worldwide

• Metropolis: Orlando, Florida
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 158,419
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 30.3%
• Median minutes delayed: 22
• Most typical locations: ATL, EWR, SJU

1. Baltimore/Washington Worldwide Thurgood Marshall

• Metropolis: Baltimore, Maryland
• Whole flights from September 2022 to August 2023: 92,636
• P.c of flights delayed at the least quarter-hour: 31.2%
• Median minutes delayed: 16
• Most typical locations: ATL, MCO, BOS

Story modifying by Jaimie Etkin. Copy modifying by Kristen Wegrzyn. Picture choice by Clarese Moller.