Houston to Baton Rouge (HOU–BTR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Baton Rouge
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 254 mi 23h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and BTR, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BTR.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
275
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → BTR
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
84%
Return
BTR → HOU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → BTR delays →

Other ways to reach Baton Rouge from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Metric HOU→BTR IAH→BTR
Distance from HOU 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 1 132
Flight time 23h 39m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Distance & Flight Time
254 mi / 409 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 39m.

HOU–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Distance254 mi / 409 km
Flight time23h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BTR
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to BTR flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport take approximately 23h 39m. The route covers 254 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to BTR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, JAN, LIT, VPS, PBI, BHM, FLL, BNA, IAD, OMA, SLC, BWI, DCA, DFW, ATL and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baton Rouge is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from BTR to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. 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 HOU to BTR

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to BTR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BTR ranges from 23 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (409 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).