Baton Rouge to New Orleans (BTR–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Baton Rouge to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 65 mi 5h 21m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

BTR–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 65 miles in approximately 5h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BTR–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BTR to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Baton Rouge

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric BTR→MSY LFT→MSY GPT→MSY
Distance from BTR – 55 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 5h 21m 23h 22m 0h 26m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Lafayette (LFT) to New Orleans flights · Gulfport (GPT) to New Orleans flights · Mobile (MOB) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of BTR with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Baton Rouge.
BTR: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
65 mi / 104 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 21m.
Facts

BTR–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baton Rouge to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance65 mi / 104 km
Flight time5h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BTR to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 5h 21m. The route covers 65 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, AUS, BNA, PDK, TPA, HOU, MCO, SRQ, MKE, PBI, DAL, PIT, FLL, MSP, BWI, TEB, HPN, ELP, IAD, SLC, PHL, DEN, SNA, LAS, OAK, DCA, ATL, IAH, DFW, CLT, MIA and BRO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to BTR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, GPT and MOB. 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 MSY

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

BTR to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BTR to MSY ranges from 5 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 65 miles (104 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Gulfport (GPT) and Mobile (MOB).