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$259+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge (DTW - BTR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BTR
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Baton Rouge (BTR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$382
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:22 pmDTW - BTR
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Tue 8/2610:20 amBTR - DTW
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/27$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:55 amDTW - BTR
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amBTR - DTW
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2911:14 amDTW - BTR
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/304:02 pmBTR - DTW
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$331

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Baton Rouge

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBaton Rouge

DTW - BTR

DTWBTR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

4:45 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

$259

DetroitBaton Rouge

DTW - BTR

DTWBTR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/4

9:55 am-6:04 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$264

DetroitBaton Rouge

DTW - BTR

DTWBTR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/20

2:10 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 9/22

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$381

DetroitBaton Rouge

DTW - BTR

DTWBTR

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

8:20 am-1:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$277

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Deals found on 7/29

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge in March is currently the most expensive (average of $455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to BTR?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Baton Rouge. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Baton Rouge

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baton Rouge. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Baton Rouge. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge round-trip?

    Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Baton Rouge that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Baton Rouge flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Baton Rouge?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Baton Rouge by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baton Rouge in March is currently the most expensive (average of $455). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Baton Rouge

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Baton Rouge. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$249Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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