Travelling from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Baton Rouge.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BTR to FLL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BTR and FLL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Right now, 132 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 254 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BTR to FLL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BTR to FLL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
BTR is located at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Baton Rouge Ryan Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from BTR arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BTR? If you're catching an early flight from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
Consider booking a hotel close to FLL if you have a late Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Fort Lauderdale is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Fort Lauderdale in March.
Book your flight from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to Fort Lauderdale International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BTR to FLL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Fort Lauderdale. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Miami, about 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are highlights.