Charlotte (CLT) to Baton Rouge (BTR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–BTR. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 57% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from CLT to BTR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 10 min | 1.8% | 218 |
| PSA Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 2.3% | 1,447 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BTR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 69% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BTR delayed?
- 26% of CLT–BTR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to BTR?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 218 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–BTR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to BTR?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to BTR?
- The scheduled CLT–BTR flight time averages 2h 19m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BTR flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to BTR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,675 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.