Travelling from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know
Start your trip at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the main airport in Washington DC. Look for flights from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) that depart from this base.
The average time for a direct Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight is 3 hours.
The timezone in Baton Rouge is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located in Baton Rouge.
The most popular route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). You can choose from 6 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 7:45pm departure between DCA and BTR.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to BTR.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) are available from here.
When taking off from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport with American Airlines.
Most passengers choose to book seats with American Airlines from DCA to BTR.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight.
The address for BTR is 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Baton Rouge. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
$246 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Return flights start from $343. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). October is the busiest month to travel to Baton Rouge. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
The warmest month in Baton Rouge is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to BTR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Baton Rouge
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There are loads of terrific things to do in Baton Rouge when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at St. Joseph Cathedral followed by USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Baton Rouge. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Jackson, roughly 209 kilometres northeast of Baton Rouge. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium are key highlights.
