Des Moines to Baton Rouge (DSM–BTR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and BTR. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 25m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Baton Rouge flights
IAH Houston 4h 32m CMNZUA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Baton Rouge flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 42m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Baton Rouge flights
DCA Washington 7h 15m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Baton Rouge flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Baton Rouge
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and BTR, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes BTR Routes DSM Live Flights BTR Live Flights DSM Delays BTR Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to BTR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~4h 25m ATL ~4h 28m IAH ~4h 32m CLT ~5h 42m DCA ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → BTR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
51%
Return
BTR → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → BTR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baton Rouge from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Metric DSM→BTR OMA→BTR
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 80% –
Omaha (OMA) to Baton Rouge flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Baton Rouge is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · BTR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Facts

DSM–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to BTR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BTR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BTR to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).