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Among airlines operating Houston to Baton Rouge flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Baton Rouge.

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

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 First 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 Houston to Baton Rouge:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $354 round-trip, compared to $477 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 Houston to Baton Rouge 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 55% on the Houston to Baton Rouge route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $607, a difference of $332. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Baton Rouge flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 8:50 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Baton Rouge takes 1h 15m, 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 $289 to $1,661. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Baton Rouge are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $211, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (BTR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Houston to Baton Rouge range from $259 to $562, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.