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$199+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge (SMF - BTR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BTR
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$343
From Sacramento Intl to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/242:32 pmSMF - BTR
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:30 amBTR - SMF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/2511:22 amSMF - BTR
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/286:22 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/1112:12 pmSMF - BTR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 9/184:39 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 8/13$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 8/271:09 pmSMF - BTR
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/314:03 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/116:50 amSMF - BTR
2 stops9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/186:22 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 8/221:09 pmSMF - BTR
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/244:03 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$509

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Baton Rouge

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

2:32 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 9/28

5:30 am-9:46 am

1 stop6h 16m

$339

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/25

11:22 am-10:44 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 9/28

4:32 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$348

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

12:12 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 9/18

4:39 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$414

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

1:09 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 8/31

4:03 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$429

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

6:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 9/18

6:22 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$495

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

1:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$199

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

6:50 am-8:13 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$204

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

10:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 05m

$283

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

4:13 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops19h 06m

$547

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Deals found on 8/11

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Sacramento to Baton Rouge. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Baton Rouge. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Baton Rouge round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, American Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Baton Rouge and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $378. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Baton Rouge one-way?

    $199 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $204 and $283, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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