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 207 upcoming events in and around Baton Rouge (counted Nov 12, 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 Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge, the nearest is BTR at 7.2 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 Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge, Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Raising Cane's River Center Arena, Manship Theatre, Texas Club, Chelsea's Live, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge and Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge Hotels near Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge | BTR, 7.2 mi | MSY, 59 mi |
| Pete Maravich Assembly Center Hotels near Pete Maravich Assembly Center | BTR, 8.5 mi | None |
| Raising Cane's River Center Arena Hotels near Raising Cane's River Center Arena | BTR, 6.6 mi | None |
| Manship Theatre Hotels near Manship Theatre | BTR, 6.4 mi | None |
| Texas Club Hotels near Texas Club | BTR, 5.8 mi | MSY, 60 mi |
| Chelsea's Live Hotels near Chelsea's Live | BTR, 7 mi | None |
| L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Hotels near L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge | BTR, 13 mi | MSY, 59 mi |
| Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge Hotels near Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge | BTR, 8.6 mi | None |
Flying in for a Baton Rouge event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 12, 2026): 37 events in and around Baton Rouge; 62% on Fri–Sun; 27 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.
Skip to the parking passes (2)
LSU Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Denver Pioneers
Pete Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $3.00View TicketsTracy Lawrence
Texas Club, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $60.00View TicketsFastball
Manship Theatre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $115.00View TicketsSouthern Jaguars vs. Alcorn State Braves
A W Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $40.00View TicketsLSU Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns
Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
From about $243.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 3
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.
LSU Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns Parking Pass
Tiger Stadium Parking Lots - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Southern Jaguars vs. Alcorn State Braves Parking Pass
A W Mumford Stadium Parking Lots, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LSU Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns Premium Tailgate Party
Premium Tailgate Tent - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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- Nov 14: Southern Jaguars vs. Alcorn State Braves
- Nov 16: LSU Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Troy Trojans
- Nov 18: LSU Tigers vs. Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks
- Nov 19: LSU Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dic…
Flying in to Baton Rouge: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge it is BTR, 7.2 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
Which airport is best for Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge?
The closest airport to Sullivan Theater - Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.2 miles away in a straight line; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
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.
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?
37 in and around Baton Rouge in the 30 days from Nov 12, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 62% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 27 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).
