Houston (IAH) to Baton Rouge (BTR) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, with about 41 flights a week in July 2026. The 253-mile flight takes about 1h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 253 mi · 407 km
- Flight time
- 1h 7m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying IAH to BTR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 39 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 49,168 | 1h 9m |
| Mesa Airlines | 2 | Embraer E175 | 30,690 | 1h 3m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 19,355 | 1h 9m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to BTR flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 9:40pm. 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 4260United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:35am | 8:43am | 12 | 87% |
| UA 4593United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:35am | 8:42am | 11 | 82% |
| UA 4290United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 10:00am | 11:13am | 21 | 100% |
| UA 4350United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 10:05am | 11:20am | 8 | 84% |
| UA 4581United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 12:07pm | 1:16pm | 15 | 100% |
| UA 4336United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:10pm | 1:29pm | 8 | 77% |
| UA 4352United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:20pm | 3:34pm | 8 | 69% |
| UA 4836United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:20pm | 3:30pm | 21 | 89% |
| UA 4278United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:20pm | 5:34pm | 9 | 81% |
| UA 5334United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:33pm | 18 | 88% |
| UA 4033United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:14pm | 9:28pm | 21 | 86% |
| UA 4254United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 8:20pm | 9:35pm | 7 | 78% |
| UA 4828United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:40pm | 10:46pm | 8 | 80% |
Is IAH to BTR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 2,232 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (86%), those around 2pm the least (78%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,232 | 83% | 14 min | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 77 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 77 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 274 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 298 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 331 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 299 | 84% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 262 | 84% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 111 | 80% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 217 | 81% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 167 | 83% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 51 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 171 | 7,883 | |
| September 2025 | 176 | 8,482 | |
| October 2025 | 190 | 9,228 | |
| November 2025 | 197 | 8,864 | |
| December 2025 | 175 | 7,399 | |
| January 2026 | 176 | 7,786 | |
| February 2026 | 160 | 7,728 | |
| March 2026 | 204 | 9,025 | |
| April 2026 | 209 | 9,270 | |
| May 2026 | 191 | 8,442 | |
| June 2026 | 177 | 7,330 | |
| July 2026 | 180 | 7,810 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.