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

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New Orleans to Baton Rouge
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 65 mi 1h 41m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

MSY–BTR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. BBQ and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 65 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–BTR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 1 – – 86% – –
MX Mexicana 1 – – 86% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ + MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MSY to BTR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
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 Baton Rouge from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
Metric MSY→BTR JAN→BTR AEX→BTR
Distance from MSY – 161 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 1h 41m 0h 35m 23h 34m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Jackson (JAN) to Baton Rouge flights · Alexandria (AEX) to Baton Rouge flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY 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 New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · BTR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Distance & Flight Time
65 mi / 104 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m.
Facts

MSY–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Distance65 mi / 104 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to BTR flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport take approximately 1h 41m. The route covers 65 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: BBQ and Mexicana.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to BTR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, MEM, RSW, PBI, BHM, DAL, PIE, BNA, FLL, MDW, JAX, CLE, BWI, OMA, PIT, ORF, MIA, IAD, PHL, SNA, SLC, IAH, DFW, CLT, DCA, ATL and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BTR to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAN and AEX. 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 MSY to BTR

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) are connected by nonstop service from BBQ and Mexicana. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to BTR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to BTR ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 65 miles (104 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).