United States · 985 miles (1,585 km)

Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 985 miles (1,585 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Birmingham, Knoxville and Atlanta and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from BTR to DCA

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book BTR to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BTR to DCA with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Knoxville (TYS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo

BTR to DCA: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from BTR to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Baton Rouge from Washington by plane?

Baton Rouge (BTR) and Washington (DCA) are 985 miles (1,585 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BTR to DCA award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does BTR to DCA cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BTR to DCA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Baton Rouge and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Birmingham (BHM), Knoxville (TYS), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Lexington (LEX). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Knoxville.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.