Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge (BTR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to BTR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% 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
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 383 mi
Best airline from DFW to BTR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 2.5% | 1,447 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 26 min | 4.1% | 2,263 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 4.3% | 323 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to BTR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to BTR delayed?
- 23% of DFW–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to BTR?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,447 flights. 3 airlines flew DFW–BTR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to BTR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to BTR?
- The scheduled DFW–BTR flight time averages 1h 29m over 383 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DFW to BTR flights cancelled?
- 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to BTR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% 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 4,033 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.