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$320+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Lafayette (RIC - LFT)

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LFT
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette

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 June 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/277:00 am
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Mon 11/235:15 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/165:40 am
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Mon 10/195:15 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 7/75:45 am
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Mon 7/135:03 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/2410:19 am
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Wed 7/295:03 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/247:28 pm
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Wed 7/291:53 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Mon 7/67:00 am
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Sun 7/125:03 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/63:39 pm
RIC
-
LFT
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 6/101:53 pm
LFT
-
RIC
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$423

Find flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Lafayette (LFT). 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$328
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Lafayette 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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/27

7:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/23

5:15 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 57m

$320

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/7

5:45 am-10:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/13

5:03 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 48m

$354

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/24

10:19 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 7/29

5:03 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 48m

$375

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/6

7:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 7/12

5:03 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 48m

$389
Quickest round-trip

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/3

5:42 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/23

3:24 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$389

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/24

1:32 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops9h 26m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 7/29

1:53 pm-12:04 am

2 stops9h 11m

$566

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 7/7

6:14 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/13

1:53 pm-12:04 am

2 stops9h 11m

$585

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/3

6:14 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/23

10:49 am-10:49 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$587

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/4

6:15 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/7

4:09 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$607

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Deals found on 6/8

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Lafayette

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 Richmond to Lafayette in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lafayette from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
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
8,396 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Lafayette. 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 Richmond to Lafayette?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 4h 33m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. The distance between Richmond and Lafayette is about 979 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $191. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 48% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Lafayette. 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$191Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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