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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (DTW - LFT) from $538

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DTW — LFT
Apr 23 — Apr 301
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette (LFT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 18, 2024.

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Average price

$737

Round-trip from

$377
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Wednesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (DTW - LFT)?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit to Lafayette

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Detroit and Lafayette. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Detroit to Lafayette. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Thu 5/27:54 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/67:00 amLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$655
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/65:49 amLFT - DTW
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$663
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/62:18 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$728
Fri 7/53:38 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/223:56 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$911
Fri 7/51:13 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/223:56 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$918
Fri 7/510:56 amDTW - LFT
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/227:00 amLFT - DTW
2 stops9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,283

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Lafayette

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and Lafayette. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Detroit to Lafayette. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 4/267:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$538
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$554
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:54 amLFT - DTW
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$571
Fri 5/311:06 amDTW - LFT
1 stop11h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$597
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$602
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/612:15 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$683

Cheap Detroit to Lafayette flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Lafayette specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Prices were last updated on April 18, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Detroit to Lafayette in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/267:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$538
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$554
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:54 amLFT - DTW
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$571
Fri 5/311:06 amDTW - LFT
1 stop11h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$597
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$602
Thu 5/27:54 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/67:00 amLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$655
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/65:49 amLFT - DTW
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$663
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/612:15 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$683
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/62:18 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$728

Detroit to Lafayette 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Lafayette in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Detroit to Lafayette in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/267:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$538
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$554
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:54 amLFT - DTW
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$571
Fri 5/311:06 amDTW - LFT
1 stop11h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$597
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/64:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$602
Thu 5/27:54 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/67:00 amLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$655
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/65:49 amLFT - DTW
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$663
Thu 5/27:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops24h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/612:15 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$683
Fri 5/311:13 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/62:18 pmLFT - DTW
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$728

Detroit to Lafayette flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to Lafayette for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Detroit to Lafayette. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Fri 4/267:45 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops16h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$538
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/45:20 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$554
Fri 4/268:30 amDTW - LFT
1 stop13h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/49:54 amLFT - DTW
1 stop12h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$571

Find flights from Detroit to Lafayette within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Lafayette that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,192,047 searches. Data last updated April 18, 2024.

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$597 - $1,283

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Return

Price

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/3

1 stop11h 19m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

1 stop6h 19m

$597

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

2 stops24h 49m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

1 stop6h 19m

$602

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

1 stop5h 21m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

1 stop6h 44m

$655

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/3

2 stops9h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

1 stop8h 03m

$663

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/2

2 stops24h 49m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

2 stops23h 45m

$683

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/3

2 stops9h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/6

2 stops8h 41m

$728

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 06m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/22

1 stop7h 36m

$911

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/5

2 stops9h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/22

1 stop6h 09m

$918

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyLafayette Regional

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/5

2 stops11h 48m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/22

2 stops9h 43m

$1,283

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Deals found on 4/17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Lafayette. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Lafayette by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Lafayette by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Lafayette is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $782. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $377). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in May is currently the most expensive (average of $510). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$377

February

$386

March

$461

April

$423

May

$510

June

$508

July

$458

August

$415

September

$384

October

$448

November

$386

December

$415

Temperature and rainfall in Lafayette by month

Plan your trip to Lafayette by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LFT

Temperature

51.8 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lafayette. Reviews last updated April 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines and United Airlines from Detroit to Lafayette by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,963 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

There were a lot of delays. Not sure if they could be helped, but it made me super nervous about catching my already tight connection. The connection was held for me, but I had to really hurry to make it.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $597, but on average you can expect to pay $782.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette for under $600?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $597, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 1% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does DTW to LFT mean?

    This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Codes like Lafayette Regional Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Lafayette that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Lafayette flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Lafayette with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Lafayette flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Lafayette that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Lafayette flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Lafayette?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Lafayette that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Lafayette offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Lafayette?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Lafayette flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/17.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Lafayette

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