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$126+ Cheap flights from Lafayette (LFT) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lafayette to California

Cheapest flights from Lafayette to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lafayette to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:22 pmLFT - SMF
2 stops11h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1311:21 amSMF - LFT
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:15 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2912:14 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:15 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/271:25 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:05 amLFT - LAS
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/2612:14 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:54 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:32 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Thu 1/296:00 amSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/14$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:57 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/288:05 amLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:05 amLFT - SFO
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/287:00 amSFO - LFT
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:44 amLFT - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Mon 1/2611:05 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/14$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:26 amLFT - SMF
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/136:05 amSMF - LFT
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/151:44 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/611:45 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/163:32 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop10h 48mDelta
Wed 1/2811:40 amSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/15$417

Find flight deals from Lafayette to California

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Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$472
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Lafayette

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/21

2:50 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

1:19 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$251

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Tue 3/17

9:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/24

10:20 am-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$259

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/31

3:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$259

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Sat 2/21

4:02 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$259

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/4

11:55 am-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$259

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Tue 1/20

6:33 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$270

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/28

6:33 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 17m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$270

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Wed 4/1

5:19 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/5

11:35 pm-10:31 am

1 stop8h 56m

$274

LafayetteSacramento

LFT - SMF

LFTSMF

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

6:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$277

LafayetteSacramento

LFT - SMF

LFTSMF

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

6:08 am-4:05 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

10:40 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 01m

$282

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Lafayette to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Lafayette with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lafayette to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $144). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LFT to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Lafayette to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lafayette to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lafayette to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lafayette to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lafayette to California flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lafayette to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lafayette to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lafayette to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lafayette to California?

    For a flight from Lafayette to California, you will be flying from Lafayette Regional. Lafayette Regional (LFT) is just 2.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Lafayette to California?

    Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette to California in about 7h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 13m. Lafayette and California are separated by a distance of 1491 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lafayette to California?

    While some choose either Lafayette Regional - San Diego or Lafayette Regional - San Francisco, Lafayette Regional - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Lafayette to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to California?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $144). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lafayette to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lafayette to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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