Major Airports Near Ruston, Louisiana


The closest major airport to Ruston, LA is Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) at about 35–38 miles away, with Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) offering more flight options about 69 miles west.


Closest Airports


  • Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) – Monroe, LA
     Distance: ~ 38 miles
      Drive time: ~ 46 minutes



  • Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – Shreveport, LA
     Distance: ~ 74 miles driving
      Drive time: ~ 1 hour 6 minutes


  • Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) - Jackson, MS

  Distance: ~ 175 miles

  Drive Time: 2 hours 20 minutes


  • Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) - Little Rock, AR

  Distance: ~ 171 miles

  Drive Time: 2 hours 48 minutes


Other Nearby Airports


  •  Alexandria International Airport (AEX) – Alexandria, LA
      Distance: ~ 101 miles
        Drive time: ~ 1h 45 minutes


Travel Tips

  • Closest option: MLU is nearest, but SHV may offer better flight schedules and more destinations


  • Ground transport: All major airports have rental car services; Shreveport also has bus service to Ruston


Ruston Area Hotels


Below are the current room discount offers for the days of the conference, which are limited in number available. 


Discount links will be updated as they are received. For hotels without links, it may be best to call and ask if they offer a discounted rate for the NFEC.




1) Courtyard by Marriott Ruston (25 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $154/ night 
      

1309 Maxwell Blvd, Ruston, LA 71270                    (318) 254-0067                benay.knowles@dimdev.com



2) Home 2 by Hilton (20 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $129/ night 


2701 North Service Road E, Ruston, LA  71270                                                   https://group.home2suites.com/p0fsgb



3)  Tru by Hilton (30 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $119/ night 


2701 North Service Road E, Ruston, LA 71270                                                   https://group.trubyhilton.com/004vdr



4) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruston (15 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $139/ night 


1312 Hospitality Street Ruston, LA 71270                (318) 232-1230                  Melissa@sunrisehospitality.net 



 5) Sleep Inn and Suites University Ruston (30 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $142.62

 

106 South Service Road E, Ruston, LA  71270        (318) 232-1100                  michael.conley@stayatchoice.com 



6) Best Western Plus Ruston (25 rooms offered at discount) Rate- $125


1011 Willow Glen Boulevard, Ruston, LA 71270    (318) 224-7499                  carylm@larkrevenue.com 



7) Days Inn by Wyndham Ruston LA Rate - $99 for single king and double queen


1801 North Service Road East, Ruston, LA, 71270  (318) 224-4039           daysinnofruston@gmail.com