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$279+ Cheap flights from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LFT - DTW)

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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — DTW
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lafayette to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Lafayette to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lafayette to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/217:00 am
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2511:40 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 6/66:00 am
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Thu 6/119:25 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/45:17 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Sun 2/85:15 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/47:00 am
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Sun 2/81:08 pm
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops8h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/215:15 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops7h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 2/2510:28 am
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops10h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/285:15 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops9h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 5/29:00 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 2/137:00 am
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 2/1710:30 am
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops11h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 6/67:00 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops8h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 6/118:15 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$444

Find flight deals from Lafayette to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lafayette (LFT) to Detroit (DTW). 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$399
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lafayette to Detroit 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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Lafayette

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

11:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$279

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/4

5:17 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

5:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 26m

$309

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

1:08 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$314

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Sat 2/21

5:15 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

10:28 am-7:31 pm

2 stops10h 03m

$335

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

10:30 am-9:21 pm

2 stops11h 51m

$417

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 4/3

10:23 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

3:37 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$698

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 4/3

3:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

6:04 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$1,009

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$281

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 2/27

10:25 am-6:41 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$281

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Deals found on 1/19

Compare providers for flights from Lafayette to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lafayette to Detroit in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lafayette to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Lafayette with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $226). Flying from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,164 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $309, American Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lafayette in 6h 28m. There are 958 mi between Lafayette and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($258), and American Airlines ($273) offers the cheapest pricing from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Users have found that Delta is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lafayette to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $226). Flying from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $712). 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 Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lafayette to Detroit. 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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