Charlotte (CLT) to Baton Rouge (BTR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–BTR. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 54% — a gap of 37 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% 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
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 675 mi
Best airline from CLT to BTR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 79% | 10 min | 1.8% | 218 |
| PSA Airlines | 72% | 21 min | 2.3% | 1,475 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to BTR
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 24 min |
| Friday | 67% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to BTR delayed?
- 27% of CLT–BTR 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 19 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 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). 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 20m over 675 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are CLT to BTR 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 CLT to BTR?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-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.