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

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New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
65 mi 16 1-stop hubs

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to BTR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BHM ~3h 42m FLL ~4h 6m PIE ~4h 15m BNA ~4h 27m PBI ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
230
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
MSY → BTR
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
BTR → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → BTR delays →
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Departure OTP 59% – –
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: EDT · BTR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Distance & Flight Time
65 mi / 104 km
Facts

MSY–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Distance65 mi / 104 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: BTR
Full nameBaton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBTR / KBTR
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation70 ft / 21 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to BTR flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, FLL, PIE, BNA, PBI, IAD, BWI, OMA, SLC, DCA, DFW, IAH, ATL, CLT, DAL and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include JAN and AEX. 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

16 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 Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).