Baton Rouge to Orlando (BTR–MCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between BTR and MCO, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Orlando from Baton Rouge
| Metric | BTR→MCO | MSY→MCO | GPT→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BTR | – | 65 mi | 124 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 66 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 40m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BTR: CDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.
Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.
Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.
BTR–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BTR to MCO
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
BTR to MCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BTR to MCO ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 609 miles (980 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 New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Moselle (PIB).