Baton Rouge (BTR) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 65% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from BTR to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 21 min | 2.3% | 1,474 |
| Envoy Air | 75% | 13 min | 1.8% | 219 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTR to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 23 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 15 min |
| Friday | 73% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTR to CLT delayed?
- 22% of BTR–CLT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTR to CLT?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,474 flights. 2 airlines flew BTR–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTR to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTR to CLT?
- The scheduled BTR–CLT flight time averages 2h 10m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BTR to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.2% 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 CLT?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,703 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.