How long is the flight from Richmond to Lafayette?

A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 4h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $294. The distance between Richmond and Lafayette is about 979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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).

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Lafayette 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 Richmond-Lafayette flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

Sun 12/283:21 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/45:54 pmLFT - RIC

2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$709

Sun 12/286:00 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/49:40 amLFT - RIC

1 stop11h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$728

Mon 12/293:21 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/313:57 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$768

Mon 12/2910:40 amRIC - LFT

2 stops13h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:06 pmLFT - RIC

2 stops16h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$828

Best flights from Richmond to Lafayette
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Fri 1/165:56 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Mon 1/195:15 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$279

Thu 1/155:23 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/187:00 amLFT - RIC

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$294

Sat 1/107:19 amRIC - LFT

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/144:10 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$384

Thu 1/155:40 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Sun 1/184:58 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$294

Sat 1/109:10 amRIC - LFT

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/1410:30 amLFT - RIC

2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$319

Sat 1/105:40 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Wed 1/145:15 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$309

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Lafayette
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/105:40 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Wed 1/145:15 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$309

Sat 1/108:28 amRIC - LFT

2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/147:00 amLFT - RIC

1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$314

Sat 1/107:19 amRIC - LFT

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/144:10 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$384

Thu 1/155:40 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Sun 1/184:58 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$294

Thu 1/1510:50 amRIC - LFT

2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/187:00 amLFT - RIC

1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$299

Thu 1/1510:51 amRIC - LFT

2 stops7h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/185:20 amLFT - RIC

2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$344

Fri 1/165:56 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Mon 1/195:15 pmLFT - RIC

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$279

One-way flights from Richmond to Lafayette
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Lafayette. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Tue 1/65:40 amRIC - LFT

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$352

Tue 1/69:35 amRIC - LFT

2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$357

Mon 1/53:46 pmRIC - LFT

1 stop7h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$417

Mon 1/56:30 amRIC - LFT

2 stops7h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$422

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$279 (Delta)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$408

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/16

5:56 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/19

5:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

$279

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

5:23 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$294

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/18

4:58 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 27m

$294

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 10m

$309

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

9:10 am-6:01 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/14

10:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$319

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/10

7:19 am-5:42 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/14

4:10 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$384

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

$352

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

$352

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/5

3:46 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$417

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Deals found on 12/26

Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Lafayette

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Richmond-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Lafayette 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 Richmond-Lafayette flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette (average of $133). Flying from Richmond to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 RIC to LFT?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Richmond to Lafayette by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Lafayette, 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

8,019 reviews

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

8,019 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,072 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,019 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Richmond to Lafayette?
A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 4h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $294. The distance between Richmond and Lafayette is about 979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Lafayette that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Lafayette flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Lafayette?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Lafayette?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette (average of $133). Flying from Richmond to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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 Richmond to Lafayette

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Lafayette

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Lafayette, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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