Cheap Flights from ABQ to BTR: When to Fly from Albuquerque to Baton Rouge

The cheapest times to fly from ABQ to BTR are

• January 8th to February 11th
• April 16th to April 29th
• May 28th to June 17th
• July 9th to September 30th (except the weeks of July 23rd and July 30th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ABQ to BTR is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $666 for Friday flights during mid December, or as low as $278 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.

When to Fly to Baton Rouge

Flying from Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) to Baton Rouge, LA (BTR) will usually cost between $294 to $496 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $292. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $461. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $169 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $340 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ABQ to BTR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ABQ to BTR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ABQ to BTR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Albuquerque. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $87 (22%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $311. Return trip prices are from the BTR to ABQ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ABQ to BTR can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 41 minutes may not be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ABQ to BTR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ABQ to BTR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 949 miles or 1527 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ABQ to BTR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ABQ to BTR flight is about 2 hour 41 minutes.

How many flights go between Albuquerque, NM and Baton Rouge, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from ABQ to BTR.

Airport Location Info

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