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$180+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — LAX
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lafayette to California
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/310:05 amLFT - LAX
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/912:59 amLAX - LFT
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 12/63:56 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:29 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/137:21 amSAN - LFT
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/17$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/85:27 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Fri 12/1212:44 amLAS - LFT
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/18$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Sat 11/83:31 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Tue 11/116:15 amLAS - LFT
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/18$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Sat 11/81:41 pmLFT - LAS
2 stops7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/18$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/116:39 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1511:59 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Fri 11/143:32 pmLFT - SNA
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Wed 11/1912:45 pmSNA - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/83:31 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Wed 11/1212:30 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/19$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 11/126:05 pmLFT - SNA
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/177:34 pmSNA - LFT
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/82:00 pmLFT - LAS
2 stops8h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/123:41 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Sat 11/81:41 pmLFT - LAS
2 stops7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/126:59 pmLAS - LFT
2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$304

Cheap flight deals from Lafayette to California

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$458
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lafayette to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 20, 2025.
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-7:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Diego

Tue 1/27

10:51 am-6:01 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$251

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/3

10:05 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/9

12:59 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 36m

$252

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Fri 12/5

6:29 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 52m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

7:21 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$260

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Tue 1/20

10:30 am-6:31 pm

2 stops10h 01m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-6:01 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$261

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Fri 12/12

5:27 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/16

11:15 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 49m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Sat 12/6

2:00 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops8h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/9

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Mon 12/8

5:27 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Thu 12/11

5:27 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/16

6:14 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Fri 4/10

3:10 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/14

11:30 pm-10:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Fri 12/12

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/16

11:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$269

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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.
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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 October 20, 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. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 20, 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
8,991 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,991 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
11,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette to California in about 6h 22m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 38m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Lafayette to California one-way?

    $180 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $317 and $348, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lafayette Regional - San Francisco or Lafayette Regional - San Diego, 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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