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$281+ Cheap flights from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (LFT - DTW)

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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — DTW
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
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 December 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/241:54 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/263:32 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$378

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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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$281
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$568
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Lafayette

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/31

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/3

10:56 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$354

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/18

4:02 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$383

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 4/3

6:30 am-6:18 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

11:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$752

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/26

11:21 am-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$281

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 1/30

11:21 am-5:15 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$281

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/26

5:20 am-5:03 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$286

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 1/30

5:20 am-5:03 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$286

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Tue 12/30

3:57 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$365

LafayetteDetroit

LFT - DTW

LFTDTW

Lafayette Regional

Tue 12/30

9:40 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$365

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Deals found on 12/19

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lafayette-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $223). 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.

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 December 21, 2025.
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
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,052 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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 $354, United Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Lafayette in 9h. There are 958 mi between Lafayette and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • 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 48% 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 $223). 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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