Best Time to Fly BTR to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
438 flights were scheduled from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Houston (IAH) in the last 12 months, and 76.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and May the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
BTR to IAH 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 | 76.7% | 76 min | 0.9% | 437 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BTR to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 713 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.5% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 7am–8am | 73.8% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 2.9% | 104 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.1% | 1.9% | 307 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.8% | 0.0% | 51 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.0% | 4.8% | 42 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.7% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
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 IAH
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) | 79.4% | +2.7 pts | 0.0% | 34 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.7% | -9.0 pts | 1.5% | 66 |
| All other days | 76.7% | — | 1.8% | 613 |
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).