Flights to Baton Rouge
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Baton Rouge is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,500 ft, BTR handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 70 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Baton Rouge
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,462 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Chicago | United States | 1,307 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Baton Rouge to Houston | United States | 409 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Baton Rouge to Havana | Cuba | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Baton Rouge to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,465 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Baton Rouge to Puebla | Mexico | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Baton Rouge to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Baton Rouge to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Baton Rouge to San Antonio | United States | 713 km (443 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Baton Rouge to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Dallas | United States | 592 km (368 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Baton Rouge to Mérida | Mexico | 1,065 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Baton Rouge to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Baton Rouge to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,459 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Jacksonville | United States | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Baton Rouge to Fort Worth | United States | 634 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Baton Rouge to Austin | United States | 629 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Baton Rouge to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Baton Rouge to Columbus | United States | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Baton Rouge to Charlotte | United States | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Baton Rouge to Shanghai | China | 12,341 km (7,668 mi) | about 16 h 34 min |
| Baton Rouge to Chongqing | China | 13,083 km (8,130 mi) | about 17 h 31 min |
| Baton Rouge to Chengdu | China | 13,031 km (8,097 mi) | about 17 h 27 min |
| Baton Rouge to Beijing | China | 11,690 km (7,264 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Baton Rouge to Guangzhou | China | 13,514 km (8,397 mi) | about 18 h 5 min |
| Baton Rouge to Shenzhen | China | 13,535 km (8,410 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| Baton Rouge to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,970 km (6,195 mi) | about 13 h 32 min |
| Baton Rouge to Tianjin | China | 11,740 km (7,295 mi) | about 15 h 48 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, LFT, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BTR from Baton Rouge city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Baton Rouge on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.