Raleigh/Durham to Baton Rouge (RDU–BTR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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804 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Baton Rouge flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 24m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Baton Rouge flights
IAH Houston 4h 58m F9NHNZ → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Baton Rouge flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AAASCX → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baton Rouge flights
DCA Washington 6h 48m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Baton Rouge flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Baton Rouge
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
804 mi 1h 44m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–BTR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BTR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~3h 50m CLT ~4h 24m IAH ~4h 58m DFW ~5h 32m DCA ~6h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
342
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
RDU → BTR
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
51%
Return
BTR → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → BTR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Baton Rouge is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · BTR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Baton Rouge.
Distance & Flight Time
804 mi / 1,293 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–BTR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Baton Rouge route.
Route details
Distance804 mi / 1,293 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to BTR flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 804 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas 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.
Baton Rouge is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from BTR to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to BTR

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to BTR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BTR is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 804 miles (1,293 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.