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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €399 but you can travel from only €137 by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:10. The fastest flight covers the 989 miles (1593 km) distance in 2h 34m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 989 miles (1593 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €399 |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 34m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €217 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 25h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €217, while a bus costs an average of €217.
Distance: 989 miles (1593 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€217 Average price Cheapest | €186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 19m Average total duration Fastest 24h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC:
A bus is €264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC costing on average €481.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC flights for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:20 PM Baton Rouge, LA | 8h04 | 8:24 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2.
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Most Baton Rouge, LA to Washington, DC flights use the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field to Ronald Reagan National Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Dulles International Airport. Use this guide to compare Baton Rouge, LA and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field is 3 km from Baton Rouge city centre. Public transport options include:
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants located in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available near terminal gates.
Ticket office support is available at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field.
Available at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field: Wheelchair accessible facilities and assistance available.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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