Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to BTR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DTW and BTR:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to DTW:
Arriving at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BTR instead:
Pick up a Baton Rouge Ryan Airport rental car and discover Baton Rouge and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
BTR is located at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Baton Rouge Ryan Airport to central Baton Rouge has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR)
October is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Baton Rouge in March.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge Ryan Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baton Rouge, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to BTR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres west of Baton Rouge, a trip to Houston will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for New Orleans, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Baton Rouge. Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde are key highlights.
