Baton Rouge (BTR) to Houston (IAH) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 41 flights a week in July 2026. The 253-mile flight takes about 1h 20m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 253 mi · 407 km
- Flight time
- 1h 20m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying BTR to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 39 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 49,906 | 1h 21m |
| Mesa Airlines | 2 | Embraer E175 | 31,865 | 1h 18m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 19,127 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BTR to IAH flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 6:14pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4941United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 5:00am | 6:22am | 6 | 82% |
| UA 3997United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:15am | 8:43am | 20 | 95% |
| UA 4264United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:15am | 8:40am | 10 | 87% |
| UA 4591United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:35am | 11:02am | 11 | 91% |
| UA 4947United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:35am | 10:57am | 15 | 89% |
| UA 4237United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:00pm | 1:28pm | 29 | 86% |
| UA 4326United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:05pm | 3:30pm | 8 | 82% |
| UA 4572United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 2:05pm | 3:29pm | 15 | 93% |
| UA 4345United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:09pm | 5:25pm | 8 | 59% |
| UA 4997United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:10pm | 5:34pm | 21 | 87% |
| UA 4353United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 6:09pm | 7:25pm | 6 | 82% |
| UA 4661United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:14pm | 7:41pm | 18 | 67% |
Is BTR to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 2,234 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (72%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,234 | 83% | 14 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 238 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 54 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 309 | 80% | |
| 9am to 10am | 365 | 89% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 328 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 48 | 87% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 293 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 110 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 225 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 211 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 170 | 7,481 | |
| September 2025 | 176 | 8,331 | |
| October 2025 | 190 | 9,102 | |
| November 2025 | 197 | 9,397 | |
| December 2025 | 176 | 8,149 | |
| January 2026 | 173 | 7,482 | |
| February 2026 | 165 | 7,936 | |
| March 2026 | 202 | 9,308 | |
| April 2026 | 208 | 9,406 | |
| May 2026 | 193 | 9,135 | |
| June 2026 | 180 | 7,683 | |
| July 2026 | 180 | 7,813 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.