How to find cheap flights to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
£666 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Lafayette Regional Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to LFT, the lowest fare is £456.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Lafayette, where Lafayette Regional Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Lafayette. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Lafayette Regional Airport.
Best time to go to Lafayette
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Lafayette in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to LFT.
July is the most popular month for flights to LFT. Travel then if you're eager to see Lafayette at its busiest and best.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Lafayette are generally less expensive.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Lafayette is warmest in August, with averages of between 23ºC and 39ºC.
Ranging from 2ºC to 18ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
November comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Lafayette.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Travelling to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Lafayette in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Lafayette Regional Airport with one of these major airlines:
Delta is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a wise choice when reserving your LFT plane ticket.
The local timezone at LFT is UTC-5.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Lafayette Regional Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to LFT:
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in LFT. Rent your wheels from Dollar, Green Motion or Hertz and explore parts of Lafayette that aren't in every guidebook.
Lafayette Regional Airport has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 84% of outbound flights reaching their destination as scheduled. That's good news whether you're catching a connection or flying home.
Getting to central Lafayette from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
LFT is located about 5 kms (3 miles) from central Lafayette.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LFT, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 55 minutes.
Lafayette is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:
Lafayette highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Lafayette:
Lafayette Science Museum: A classic place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) north-east of the city centre.
Freetown Community Garden: You'll find this park roughly 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) south-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Lafayette.
Acadiana Centre for the Arts: Looking for more reasons to visit Lafayette? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Baton Rouge from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Going straight to Baton Rouge? From LFT, it takes around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 97 kms (60 miles) from the airport.
Allow for a travel time of roughly 3 hours 10 minutes when making your way to Baton Rouge on public transport.
Travelling from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to New Iberia
About 27 kms (17 miles) away, New Iberia is another city that's not far from Lafayette Regional Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 25 minutes to make the trip on public transport from LFT.
It takes 25 minutes or so to drive to New Iberia.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with New Orleans. Bourbon Street, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde are must-do's in this city, which is around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Lafayette. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the main airport of New Orleans.
Baton Rouge fits right into any adventure through the United States. You'll find it around 88 kms (55 miles) east of Lafayette. Beauregard Town Historic District, Main Street Historic District and Louisiana's Old State Capitol are major draws.
About 290 kms (180 miles) north-east of Lafayette, Jackson makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Medgar Evers Home and Mississippi Museum of Art.