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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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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

January

Average price

$340
From Lafayette Regional to California
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/186:29 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/81:46 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/285:40 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Sat 11/16:00 amLAS - LFT
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 stop8h 59mDelta
Sat 12/1311:15 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 9/11$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1112:10 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1411:59 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/81:44 pmLFT - LAS
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/137:00 amLAS - LFT
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/110:05 amLFT - LAX
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/311:59 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/34:10 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amLAS - LFT
2 stops9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/183:31 pmLFT - LAS
1 stop8h 58mDelta
Wed 10/2211:54 pmLAS - LFT
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/8$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 11/133:32 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop10h 26mDelta
Tue 11/187:05 amSFO - LFT
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/10$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 - SMF
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Tue 11/1110:30 pmSMF - LFT
1 stop9h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/8$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/295:39 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Mon 10/2710:45 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/9$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/246:29 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/301:30 amLAX - LFT
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$291

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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 September 11, 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

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/28

5:40 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$259

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Fri 10/31

6:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/5

1:48 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$259

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Sat 10/11

10:05 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

1:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop6h 05m

$264

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Thu 11/13

5:59 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/17

11:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$269

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Tue 9/30

5:39 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/3

12:29 am-10:30 am

1 stop8h 01m

$269

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Thu 1/15

5:34 am-9:26 am

1 stop5h 52m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:35 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$269

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/1

10:05 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

11:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

$270

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Sat 10/18

12:10 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

1:11 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$274

LafayetteSan Francisco

LFT - SFO

LFTSFO

Lafayette Regional

Tue 11/4

2:00 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

5:15 am-1:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$289

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Sat 10/18

3:31 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/22

11:54 pm-9:52 am

1 stop7h 58m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Lafayette to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $246). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lafayette to California as you normally would.

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 September 11, 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
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette to California in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 34m. Lafayette and California are separated by a distance of 1395 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?

    $126 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $235 and $235, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lafayette Regional - San Francisco or Lafayette Regional - Ontario, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $246). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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