Best Time to Fly BTR to DCA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field → Ronald Reagan Washington National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 85.3% of Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA) flights arrived on time (308 scheduled flights). That is 7.7 points above the national average of 77.6%.
PSA Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and February the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 4.5% (US average 1.8%).
BTR to DCA 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 | 85.6% | 138 min | 4.6% | 307 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BTR to DCA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 605 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 84.0% | 4.2% | 190 |
| 7am–8am | 87.5% | 5.3% | 411 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BTR to DCA
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) | 89.8% | +4.6 pts | 8.3% | 108 |
| All other days | 85.2% | — | 4.5% | 487 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).