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$259+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Baton Rouge (RIC - 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — BTR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$363
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/55:30 amRIC - BTR
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sat 7/125:18 pmBTR - RIC
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/181:13 pmRIC - BTR
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/216:32 pmBTR - RIC
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/214:52 pmRIC - BTR
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/225:10 amBTR - RIC
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$424

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RichmondBaton Rouge

RIC - BTR

RICBTR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-8:57 am

1 stop4h 27m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 7/12

5:18 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 10m

$259

RichmondBaton Rouge

RIC - BTR

RICBTR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/18

1:13 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 7/21

6:32 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$264

RichmondBaton Rouge

RIC - BTR

RICBTR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/21

4:52 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 7/22

5:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$424

RichmondBaton Rouge

RIC - BTR

RICBTR

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/18

6:35 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$280

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Baton Rouge

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Baton Rouge

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Baton Rouge?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Richmond 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 RIC to BTR?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Baton Rouge is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

Rainfall in Baton Rouge by month

Plan your trip to Baton Rouge by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Baton Rouge ranges from 3.4 - 6.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Baton Rouge when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Baton Rouge by month

Plan your trip to Baton Rouge by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Baton Rouge, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Richmond to Baton Rouge by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Richmond to Baton Rouge round-trip?

    Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Baton Rouge.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 29% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Baton Rouge.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Baton Rouge?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Richmond 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 Richmond to Baton Rouge

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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