Travelling from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) departing from either of these.
Baton Rouge is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located in Baton Rouge, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to BTR.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can arrive at PHX from central Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to BTR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights that depart from AZA land at their destination on schedule 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BTR and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport rental car and discover Baton Rouge and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Enterprise are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight.
The street address for BTR is 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to central Baton Rouge is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 279 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 304 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to BTR, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Baton Rouge based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Phoenix to BTR plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baton Rouge to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Baton Rouge
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Baton Rouge:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Baton Rouge when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Beauregard Town Historic District followed by Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Baton Rouge, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 121 kilometres south-east to New Orleans to tick off its popular sights. From Bourbon Street to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Jackson is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Baton Rouge. No journey is complete without seeing Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
