Washington to Baton Rouge (DCA–BTR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5483
AA American
CR7
7:59 PM
EDT T2
9:58 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5230
AA American
CR7
8:39 PM
EDT T2
10:32 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4462
AS Alaska
CR7
8:39 PM
EDT T2
10:32 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5494
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT
9:47 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5231
AA American
CR7
7:00 AM
CDT
10:44 AM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4534
AS Alaska
CR7
8:14 AM
CDT
11:59 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Baton Rouge
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 985 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind 28 1-stop hubs

DCA–BTR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 985 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–BTR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AS 13 CR7 2h53-2h59 72% Oneworld AS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to BTR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to BTR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
480
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.

Other ways to reach Baton Rouge from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Metric DCA→BTR IAD→BTR BWI→BTR
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 19 1
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 9m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Baton Rouge is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · BTR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Distance & Flight Time
985 mi / 1,584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m to 2h 59m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Distance985 mi / 1,584 km
Flight time2h 53m to 2h 59m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 14 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: BTR
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to BTR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 53m to 2h 59m. The route covers 985 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from DCA to BTR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, TYS, MDW, BWI, BNA, JAN, RSW, PIT, ORF, PBI, MEM, VPS, FLL, JAX, PHL, LIT, HOU, DAL, MSY, OMA, MIA, SLC, BHM, CLT, ATL, DFW, IAH and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baton Rouge is 1 hour behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from BTR to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 DCA to BTR

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to BTR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to BTR ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 985 miles (1,584 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).