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Route · ATL → BTR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Baton Rouge

The ATL–BTR corridor (Atlanta, GA → Baton Rouge, LA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 448 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.9%
On-time
+9.9 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
8,062
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

448 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 124 24 1 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 123 23 8 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 68 11 0 1 DL,OO
Sep 2025 85 8 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 88 12 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 85 15 1 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 73 24 1 0 DL,OO
May 2025 67 14 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 59 7 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 81 16 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 59 11 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 54 9 6 0 DL
Dec 2024 132 18 1 1 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 127 11 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 132 6 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 133 19 2 0 OO,9E,DL
Aug 2024 141 11 0 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 136 34 10 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 136 13 0 0 9E,DL
May 2024 134 23 0 1 9E,DL
Apr 2024 116 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 119 11 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 104 5 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 105 28 4 0 9E,DL,OO

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

35 of 2,481 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,481 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to BTR

Atlanta to Baton Rouge (ATL to BTR) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.9% on-time rate across 8,062 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 68.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 448 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 35 of 2,481 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 67% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to BTR?
Flights from Atlanta to Baton Rouge have a 88.9% on-time rate based on 8,062 flights. The average delay is 68.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to BTR?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 2,481 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to BTR?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is approximately 448 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to BTR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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