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$289+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge (SMF - 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BTR
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

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 December 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/225:10 amSMF - BTR
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:07 pmBTR - SMF
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$733

Find 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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$575
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From Sacramento Intl to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge that are best for you.

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SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

12:30 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 2/9

4:02 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$289

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

6:25 pm-9:47 am

2 stops13h 22m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 2/20

4:02 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$322

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

6:25 pm-9:47 am

2 stops13h 22m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$322

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/11

12:30 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 2/22

1:40 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$344

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/10

6:25 pm-9:47 am

2 stops13h 22m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 2/24

6:18 am-5:28 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$356

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/6

7:30 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 1/10

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$379

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/13

11:21 am-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 2/7

3:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$379

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

11:21 am-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 2/7

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$379

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/9

11:21 am-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 2/4

12:05 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$384

SacramentoBaton Rouge

SMF - BTR

SMFBTR

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/17

2:53 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$429

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Baton Rouge in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Baton Rouge flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Baton Rouge flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Baton Rouge flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Baton Rouge flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Baton Rouge flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Baton Rouge from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge (average of $152). Flying from Sacramento to Baton Rouge in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 December 8, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Sacramento to Baton Rouge by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 8, 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
9,089 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,045 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Baton Rouge in 7h 31m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Sacramento and Baton Rouge is about 1810 mi.

  • 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 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baton Rouge (average of $152). Flying from Sacramento to Baton Rouge in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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