Major airports with the longest departure delays

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About 1 in 5 passengers who flew in the U.S. this year have had to deal with the misfortune of their flight leaving late. Even though airlines publish their schedules, they don't guarantee them.

These days, flight delays are trending higher and higher, according to statistics from the Department of Transportation. In 2018 and 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the average share of departure delays for flights in the U.S. was 19% and 19.5%, respectively. In 2022 and 2023 (as of August), departure delays were up to 21.5% and 22%, the highest average in nearly a decade.

Unlike the more generous regulations in the European Union, U.S. carriers are not obligated to compensate passengers for flight delays. However, each company has its own policy, so travelers may be able to get something in exchange for the headache of a delay. It's always advisable to check with the airline to see if they will make accommodations, such as rebooking on a different flight or providing meal vouchers.

Since the federal government doesn't require airlines to provide passengers with delay protections, it's up to the flying public to ensure a delayed flight doesn't ruin plans. When traveling for an immovable event like a wedding or cruise, for example, consider leaving a day in advance to add a buffer for any potential delays. Some travel insurance policies also compensate for long delays and could provide reimbursements for food, hotels, and more.

It's wise to be particularly cautious when flying from certain U.S. airports that report more flight delays across all U.S. airlines than others. TravelPerk explored 25 of the biggest airports in the country and ranked them according to the share of departure flights that experience delays, using data from the Department of Transportation from September 2022 to August 2023.

Continue reading to find out if your nearest airport is prone to pushing back flight times.

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