Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR): what you need to know
Your RDU to BTR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and BTR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
Right now, $255 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $359. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to BTR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the flights that depart from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near BTR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Baton Rouge Ryan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Enterprise to explore Baton Rouge and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
You'll find BTR at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Baton Rouge Ryan Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Baton Rouge. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
October is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Baton Rouge in March.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baton Rouge, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BTR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres west of Baton Rouge, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
New Orleans is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Baton Rouge. No journey is complete without seeing Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
