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$161+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — LAX
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
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 July 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/108:07 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 10/36:15 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/108:07 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 9/147:15 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/54:04 pm
LFT
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LAS
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 9/116:00 am
LAS
-
LFT
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/124:00 pm
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 57m
Delta
Sat 9/196:00 am
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2910:49 am
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 9/55:30 am
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/185:17 pm
LFT
-
LAS
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Tue 9/227:05 am
LAS
-
LFT
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 11/112:04 pm
LFT
-
LAS
2 stops8h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 11/163:45 pm
LAS
-
LFT
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/102:00 pm
LFT
-
SAN
2 stops8h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 10/38:00 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/192:00 pm
LFT
-
LAS
2 stops8h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/226:00 am
LAS
-
LFT
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/158:07 pm
LFT
-
LAS
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 10/1911:59 pm
LAS
-
LFT
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 12/221:54 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 12/312:23 pm
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/185:27 pm
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 9/305:30 am
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$340

Find flight deals from Lafayette to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lafayette to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$161
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$553
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/10

3:10 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Diego

Sat 1/16

10:55 am-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$305

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Thu 9/10

8:07 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 48m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

7:15 am-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$305

LafayetteLas Vegas

LFT - LAS

LFTLAS

Lafayette Regional

Sat 10/24

4:00 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/28

1:31 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$309

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/10

5:15 am-11:34 am

2 stops8h 19m

San Diego

Sat 1/16

8:00 am-3:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$310

LafayetteSan Francisco

LFT - SFO

LFTSFO

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/12

4:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop9h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$331

LafayetteSan Diego

LFT - SAN

LFTSAN

Lafayette Regional

Thu 9/10

2:00 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops8h 02m

San Diego

Sat 10/3

8:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$333

LafayetteSan Francisco

LFT - SFO

LFTSFO

Lafayette Regional

Wed 10/7

5:08 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

10:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop10h 18m

$340

LafayetteSan Francisco

LFT - SFO

LFTSFO

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/20

11:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$340

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/5

11:43 am-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$355
Quickest round-trip

LafayetteLos Angeles

LFT - LAX

LFTLAX

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/26

5:15 am-9:02 am

1 stop5h 47m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/1

5:45 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$357

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $308). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Lafayette to California flights typically cost between $331 and $488 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $351 on American Airlines (Sep 25-Sep 25).

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 July 31, 2026.
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
10,053 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,053 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette to California in about 5h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 05m. 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 - Los Angeles 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to California (average of $308). Flying from Lafayette to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $551). 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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