Best Time to Fly IAH to BTR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
438 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Baton Rouge (BTR) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (87% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (73%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IAH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 80.0% | 59 min | 0.7% | 437 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to BTR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 713 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 30 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.4% | 2.0% | 303 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.3% | 2.2% | 92 |
| 4pm–5pm | 88.7% | 0.0% | 71 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.0% | 2.1% | 97 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH 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) | 71.9% | -7.1 pts | 0.0% | 32 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -3.2 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.8% | 615 |
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).