United States · 985 miles (1,585 km)

Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Washington (DCA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 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.

How many miles BTR to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

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

How many miles does BTR to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.