Best Time to Fly DCA to BTR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
308 flights were scheduled from Washington (DCA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) in the last 12 months, and 71.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (81% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (55%).
9.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DCA to BTR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 71.1% | 98 min | 9.4% | 307 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to BTR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 604 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.2% | 6.5% | 412 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.0% | 16.5% | 188 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA to BTR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 10 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 52.9% | -16.2 pts | 21.3% | 108 |
| All other days | 69.1% | — | 7.2% | 486 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).