Flying from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). Explore the options for taking off from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), the city's main airports.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is located in Baton Rouge. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Philadelphia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to BTR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Located around 19 kilometers from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometers from central Philadelphia. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to BTR flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82.45% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BTR and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Enterprise and chase adventure across Baton Rouge and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport flight.
You'll find BTR at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Getting from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to central Baton Rouge
The center of Baton Rouge is roughly 10 kilometers from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
At the moment, AED 569 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,243. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Philadelphia to BTR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). July is when most people travel to Baton Rouge. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to BTR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Baton Rouge, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Baton Rouge
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Baton Rouge right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Baton Rouge when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Beauregard Town Historic District followed by Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Baton Rouge. Around 121 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Jackson is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometers north-east of Baton Rouge. No trip is complete without visiting Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
