Cheap Flights from DFW to BTR: When to Fly from Dallas to Baton Rouge

The cheapest times to fly from DFW to BTR are

• March 19th to April 29th
• May 28th to July 22nd (except the week of June 25th)
• August 6th to February 11th (except the weeks of August 27th and November 26th)

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 DFW to BTR is early November. Prices can be as high as $627 for Friday flights during early August, or as low as $261 for Wednesday flights around early November.

When to Fly to Baton Rouge

Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) to Baton Rouge, LA (BTR) will usually cost between $261 to $394 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $294. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $380. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $86 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $339 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DFW to BTR flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the DFW to BTR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Dallas. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.55, which is above 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 $41 (12%) 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 $310. Return trip prices are from the BTR to DFW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DFW to BTR can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 40 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from DFW to BTR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Boutique Air, Delta, Iberia, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Baton Rouge Metropolitan/Ryan Field Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 383 miles or 616 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DFW to BTR flight is about 1 hour 40 minutes.

How many flights go between Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and Baton Rouge, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 63 available flights from DFW to BTR.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from DFW to BTR tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 20% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 21% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave BTR heading for DFW about 6 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Baton Rouge, LA is about 7 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 15 minutes late
• Envoy: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

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