Flying from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco two hours behind Baton Rouge.
Your BTR to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BTR and SFO:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
ر.ق. 810 is currently the best price for a one-way Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,377. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BTR to SFO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
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Handy information about Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
BTR is located at 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.92% of flights that depart BTR land on time.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Baton Rouge. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BTR? If you're boarding an early flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BTR to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.
