Washington (DCA) to Baton Rouge (BTR) flights
PSA Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, with about 5 flights a week in July 2026. The 985-mile flight takes about 2h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 985 mi · 1,585 km
- Flight time
- 2h 51m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 62%
Airlines flying DCA to BTR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 5 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 11,337 | 2h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to BTR flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:09pm and the last at 8:09pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5230American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:09pm | 10:05pm | 26 | 65% |
Is DCA to BTR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 308 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 11% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7pm were the most punctual (70%), those around 8pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 307 | 69% | 35 min | 11.1% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 24 | 944 | |
| September 2025 | 26 | 974 | |
| October 2025 | 26 | 1,196 | |
| November 2025 | 23 | 886 | |
| December 2025 | 15 | 469 | |
| January 2026 | 23 | 871 | |
| February 2026 | 24 | 1,091 | |
| March 2026 | 20 | 848 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 1,247 | |
| May 2026 | 27 | 1,105 | |
| June 2026 | 21 | 927 | |
| July 2026 | 21 | 933 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.