Flights
Flights to Baton Rouge
Flying to Baton Rouge for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Baton Rouge, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 193 upcoming events in and around Baton Rouge (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), 5.5 miles away. For Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the nearest is BTR at 8.5 miles.
Airports serving Baton Rouge
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Baton Rouge, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) 5.5 mi (9 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Manship Theatre, Chelsea's Live, Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge, Texas Club, Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge and A W Mumford Stadium. |
Nearest airport to each Baton Rouge venue
The busiest venues in and around Baton Rouge, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Maravich Assembly Center Hotels near Pete Maravich Assembly Center | BTR, 8.5 mi | — |
| Manship Theatre Hotels near Manship Theatre | BTR, 6.4 mi | — |
| Chelsea's Live Hotels near Chelsea's Live | BTR, 7 mi | — |
| Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge Hotels near Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge | BTR, 7.2 mi | MSY, 59 mi |
| Texas Club Hotels near Texas Club | BTR, 5.8 mi | MSY, 60 mi |
| Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge Hotels near Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge | BTR, 8.6 mi | — |
| L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Hotels near L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge | BTR, 13 mi | MSY, 59 mi |
| A W Mumford Stadium Hotels near A W Mumford Stadium | BTR, 2.9 mi | — |
Flying in for a Baton Rouge event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 40 events in and around Baton Rouge; 70% on Fri–Sun; 26 of the 36 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Craig Morgan
L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $68.00View TicketsXandra
Fred's Bar & Grill, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $67.00View TicketsLSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $78.00View TicketsBlithe Spirit
Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $49.00View Tickets- From about $53.00View Tickets
Jersey Boys
Raising Cane's River Center Theatre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $73.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 2
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Tiger Stadium Parking Lots - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $227.00View TicketsPremium Tailgate Party: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Premium Tailgate Tent - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Craig Morgan
- Sep 26: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies
- Sep 27: Blithe Spirit
- Sep 28: Jersey Boys
- Sep 30: LSU Tigers Women's Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt Co…
- Oct 1: Blithe Spirit
Flying in to Baton Rouge: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Pete Maravich Assembly Center it is BTR, 8.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. BTR, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 5.5 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, MSY, is 63 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is BTR from downtown Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is 5.5 miles (9 km) from downtown Baton Rouge in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Baton Rouge, 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Manship Theatre?
The closest airport to Manship Theatre is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 6.4 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How many events are in Baton Rouge in the next 30 days?
40 in and around Baton Rouge in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 70% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 26 of the 36 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Pete Maravich Assembly Center?
The closest airport to Pete Maravich Assembly Center is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Baton Rouge?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).
