Flying from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). Explore the options for setting off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), the city's main airports.
The average time for a direct Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Baton Rouge (where Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located) and Dallas share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), with 39 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from DFW to BTR is the 8:07am American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 9:55pm with American Airlines.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Dallas to BTR.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
You can travel on a direct flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport with American Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from DFW.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with American Airlines between DFW and BTR.
With an impressive 81.14% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dallas to BTR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Dallas Love Field Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.03%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
If you have a late flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BTR:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Enterprise to explore Baton Rouge and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight.
BTR is located at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to central Baton Rouge is around 10 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is RM1,667. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,474. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Dallas to BTR by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Baton Rouge based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Dallas to BTR plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baton Rouge to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Baton Rouge
After booking your flight from Dallas to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Baton Rouge:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Beauregard Town Historic District, Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol are top attractions which should be on any good Baton Rouge itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Baton Rouge, a trip to New Orleans will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Jackson is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Baton Rouge. No journey is complete without seeing Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
