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Route on-time record

DCA to BTR: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport). 308 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 10.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was PSA 5483 at 7:59 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DCA → BTR

Washington to Baton Rouge: 308 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

10.4%

avg delay 27 min

Best time to leave

No clear winner

Most reliable airline

PSA

64% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · PSA 5483 · sold as American Eagle

    7:59 PM → 9:58 PM2h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 69 flights

    Find 7:59 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · PSA 5230 · sold as American Eagle

    8:39 PM → 10:32 PM2h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    15.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (96 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 15.8% of the time (18 of 114).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 96 flights

    Find 8:39 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5210 · sold as American Eagle

    7:49 PM → 9:55 PM3h 06m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    67%
    Cancelled
    10.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 67% of the time (109 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 10.7% of the time (13 of 122).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 109 flights

    Find 7:49 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)64%

    307 flights · 72% on time as flown · 10.4% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    306 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Tuesday (73%). Worst: Friday (60%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
60
F
66
M
74
A
72
M
68
J
52
J
49
A
69
S
72
O
81
N
75
D
67

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)33%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DCA to BTR questions

Which airline is most on time from DCA to BTR?
PSA, with a season-adjusted 64% chance of operating and arriving on time over 307 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DCA to BTR?
July (49% on time); the best was October (81%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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