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$174+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Baton Rouge (BTR)

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ORD — BTR
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Baton Rouge

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Baton Rouge flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$296
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/243:00 pmORD - BTR
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/304:32 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/2410:25 amMDW - BTR
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Fri 5/303:30 pmBTR - MDW
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/17$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/246:00 amSTL - BTR
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Mon 5/266:59 pmBTR - STL
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/16$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/611:15 amORD - BTR
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sun 5/1110:14 amBTR - ORD
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/17$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/275:19 amSTL - BTR
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/314:32 pmBTR - STL
2 stops7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/149:25 amORD - BTR
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/212:00 pmBTR - ORD
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/610:50 amPIA - BTR
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:05 amBTR - PIA
2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/16:00 amSTL - BTR
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:05 amBTR - STL
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/2311:15 amMLI - BTR
2 stops10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/264:31 pmBTR - MLI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/315:55 amMLI - BTR
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Sun 8/33:20 pmBTR - MLI
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/17$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/66:05 amBMI - BTR
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sat 5/1010:00 amBTR - BMI
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/17$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/611:10 amBMI - BTR
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/104:31 pmBTR - BMI
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$379

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Baton Rouge that are best for you.

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ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

3:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 5/30

4:32 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 39m

$199

ChicagoBaton Rouge

MDW - BTR

MDWBTR

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

10:25 am-3:52 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 5/30

3:30 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$217

St. LouisBaton Rouge

STL - BTR

STLBTR

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 5/26

6:59 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$243

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

11:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 5/11

10:14 am-3:48 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$254

St. LouisBaton Rouge

STL - BTR

STLBTR

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

5:19 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 42m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/31

4:32 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops7h 19m

$284

ChicagoBaton Rouge

ORD - BTR

ORDBTR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:25 am-3:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 5/21

2:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$312

PeoriaBaton Rouge

PIA - BTR

PIABTR

Greater Peoria

Tue 5/6

10:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/10

5:05 am-2:01 pm

2 stops8h 56m

$344

St. LouisBaton Rouge

STL - BTR

STLBTR

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 5/5

5:05 am-2:47 pm

2 stops9h 42m

$359

MolineBaton Rouge

MLI - BTR

MLIBTR

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/23

11:15 am-9:52 pm

2 stops10h 37m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 5/26

4:31 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$363

MolineBaton Rouge

MLI - BTR

MLIBTR

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/31

5:55 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 8/3

3:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Baton Rouge

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Baton Rouge as you normally would.

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Baton Rouge, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Baton Rouge from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Baton Rouge, you will be flying into Ryan. Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR) is just 5.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $200 and $214 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Baton Rouge?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Baton Rouge is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Baton Rouge Ryan. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Baton Rouge Ryan or Moline Quad-City - Baton Rouge Ryan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Baton Rouge (average of $334). Flying from Illinois 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 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Baton Rouge

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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