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Flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Houston, about 4h 09m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 09m
BTRDSMATL

Baton Rouge to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 09mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Houston

Best ways to fly from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BTR Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 BTR08:29 ATL1h 01m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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BTR Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Mesa Airlines, GoJet Airlines, CommutAir · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat16:15 BTR17:10 IAH3h 20m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMCommutAir + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 06m
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BTR Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat08:00 BTR09:17 DFW4h 13m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 07m
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BTR Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 30m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,257 km781 miles
Journey time
4h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Baton Rouge
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
BTR → DSM

Flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,257 km.
Where do you change planes between Baton Rouge and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baton Rouge and Des Moines?
Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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