The cheapest times to fly from BTR to FSM are
- January 1st to February 11th
- June 25th to November 18th (except the weeks of July 30th, August 6th, and October 8th)
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 BTR to FSM is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $582 for Friday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $198 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.
When to Fly to Fort Smith
Flying from Baton Rouge, LA (BTR) to Fort Smith, AR (FSM) will usually cost between $218 to $413 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $212. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $417. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $205 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $298 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BTR to FSM flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the BTR to FSM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the BTR to FSM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Baton Rouge. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.49, which is above average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to FSM, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into BTR. 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 $81 (24%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $257. Return trip prices are from the FSM to BTR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from BTR to FSM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 40 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 BTR to FSM while comparing.
- 65 miles (105 km) away from FSM
- Usually 3.36% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
- 104 miles (167 km) away from FSM
- Usually 3.36% less expensive than FSM
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from BTR to FSM? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Fort Smith Regional Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 381 miles or 613 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from BTR to FSM?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop BTR to FSM flight is about 1 hour 40 minutes.
How many flights go between Baton Rouge, LA and Fort Smith, AR?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 21 available flights from BTR to FSM.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | BTR |
Origination airport name | Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field Airport |
City | Baton Rouge, LA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 30.5 |
Longitude | -91.2 |
Return Airport
Destination code | FSM |
Destination airport name | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
City | Fort Smith, AR |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 35.3 |
Longitude | -94.4 |
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