What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lafayette ranges from 3.8 - 7.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.1 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Lafayette when rainfall is around 3.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lafayette, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to LFT?

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$259 (Delta)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

Sat 8/232:59 pmDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 58mDelta

Tue 8/265:40 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$259

Wed 9/109:36 amDTW - LFT

2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/134:22 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$264

Wed 7/168:20 amDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/204:10 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$289

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Sat 8/232:59 pmDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 58mDelta

Tue 8/265:40 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$259

Wed 9/109:36 amDTW - LFT

2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/134:22 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$264

Wed 7/168:20 amDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/204:10 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$289

Last-minute flights from Detroit to Lafayette
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Wed 7/27:00 amDTW - LFT

1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/67:03 amLFT - DTW

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$363

Wed 7/168:20 amDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/204:10 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$289

Sat 8/232:59 pmDTW - LFT

1 stop6h 58mDelta

Tue 8/265:40 pmLFT - DTW

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$259

One-way flights from Detroit to Lafayette
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Wed 7/912:06 pmDTW - LFT

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$197

Sat 7/196:35 amDTW - LFT

1 stop5h 34mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$254

Sat 7/197:14 amDTW - LFT

2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$382

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DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

2:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 8/26

5:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 49m

$259

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

9:36 am-6:02 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/13

4:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$264

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/16

8:20 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 7/20

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$289

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

12:06 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$197

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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 Lafayette

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette round-trip?
Delta, at $259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette are American Airlines ($197), Delta ($254), and United Airlines ($382).
Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Lafayette that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Lafayette flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Lafayette?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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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