Baton Rouge (BTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from BTR to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 15 min | 2.5% | 1,661 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 5.6% | 341 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 29 min | 4.4% | 2,206 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTR to DFW
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTR to DFW delayed?
- 22% of BTR–DFW 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTR to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,661 flights. 3 airlines flew BTR–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTR to DFW?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTR to DFW?
- The scheduled BTR–DFW flight time averages 1h 40m over 383 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BTR to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BTR to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,208 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.