Baton Rouge (BTR) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 74% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 448 mi
Best airline from BTR to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 15 min | 1.9% | 1,980 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 16 min | 1.7% | 231 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 14 min | 4.8% | 147 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTR to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTR to ATL delayed?
- 15% of BTR–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTR to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,980 flights. 3 airlines flew BTR–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTR to ATL?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTR to ATL?
- The scheduled BTR–ATL flight time averages 1h 39m over 448 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are BTR to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BTR to ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,358 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.