Baton Rouge to Fort Lauderdale (BTR–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Baton Rouge to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
736 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BTR and FLL, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BTR to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
453
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Baton Rouge

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric BTR→FLL LFT→FLL MSY→FLL
Distance from BTR – 55 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 8
Weekly flights 0 – 59
Flight time 2h 36m 1h 46m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Lafayette (LFT) to Fort Lauderdale flights · New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of BTR with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Baton Rouge.
BTR: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
736 mi / 1,185 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BTR–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baton Rouge to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance736 mi / 1,185 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
Destination: FLL
Full nameFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BTR to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take approximately 2h 36m. The route covers 736 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA, MIA, MCO, BHM, PDK, SRQ, BNA, AUS, HOU, PIT, BWI, TEB, DAL, MKE, HPN, MSP, IAD, PHL, ELP, MSY, SLC, DEN, SNA, OAK, LAS, DCA, ATL, IAH, DFW and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Baton Rouge.
Yes, return flights from FLL to BTR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, MSY and GPT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BTR to FLL

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BTR to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BTR to FLL ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 736 miles (1,185 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), New Orleans (MSY) and Gulfport (GPT).