Best Time to Fly DFW to BTR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.2% of Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge (BTR) flights arrived on time (2,082 scheduled flights). That is 0.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Envoy Air led with 82.2% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 70.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 3.4% (US average 1.8%).
DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 82.2% | 60 min | 1.3% | 702 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.3% | 98 min | 4.1% | 1,318 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 70.4% | 75 min | 12.9% | 62 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to BTR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,026 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.3% | 2.2% | 631 |
| 9am–10am | 87.0% | 2.9% | 103 |
| 10am–11am | 83.0% | 1.7% | 241 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.2% | 2.8% | 510 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 3.7% | 545 |
| 3pm–4pm | 57.5% | 4.0% | 76 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.0% | 4.3% | 554 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.5% | 7.2% | 138 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.0% | 3.7% | 297 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.3% | 4.9% | 122 |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.0% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.7% | 5.7% | 669 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW 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) | 80.6% | +1.7 pts | 1.4% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.6% | -2.2 pts | 3.5% | 142 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.7% | -5.1 pts | 2.6% | 724 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 4.0% | 3,087 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).