Flying from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know
The timezone in Baton Rouge is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Phoenix. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located in Baton Rouge.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to BTR.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like March? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is about 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PHX make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
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The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BTR instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find BTR at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
Central Baton Rouge is around 13 kilometres from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Currently, 222 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 282 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to BTR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to visit Baton Rouge. October is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Phoenix to BTR plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baton Rouge to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Baton Rouge
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Baton Rouge right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House are essential stops on your Baton Rouge itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Baton Rouge, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 121 kilometres southeast to New Orleans to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bourbon St to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Jackson is another standout destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Baton Rouge. No journey is complete without visiting Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium.
