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Among airlines operating Baton Rouge to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Baton Rouge and Houston.

Flights from Baton Rouge to Houston usually depart from Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Baton Rouge to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $274 round-trip, compared to $405 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Baton Rouge to Houston pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Baton Rouge to Houston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $254 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $233. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baton Rouge to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baton Rouge to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:28 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $274. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Baton Rouge to Houston takes 1h 28m, covering 257 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,599. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baton Rouge to Houston are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $287.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Baton Rouge to Houston range from $221 to $358, with an average of $274 over the past 12 months. Anything below $221 counts as a good deal.