How long is the flight from Richmond to Lafayette?

A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 5h 49m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $191. Users have found that Delta is 55% 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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to Lafayette as you normally would.

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.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette?

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Thu 12/314:16 pm -

1 stop6h 51m

Thu 1/78:18 am -

1 stop7h 15m

Deal found 10/27

$349

Sat 12/511:57 am -

2 stops8h 41m

Thu 1/75:15 am -

2 stops8h 33m

Deal found 10/28

$359

Tue 11/104:33 pm -

1 stop5h 49m

Sat 11/147:00 am -

1 stop7h 49m

Deal found 10/26

$399

Tue 11/106:00 am -

2 stops11h 53m

Sat 11/1410:37 am -

2 stops11h 24m

Deal found 10/26

$409

Wed 12/306:20 pm -

1 stop4h 47m

Wed 1/68:18 am -

1 stop7h 15m

Deal found 10/27

$411

Fri 11/135:22 pm -

1 stop6h 20m

Sun 11/155:22 pm -

1 stop4h 09m

Deal found 10/28

$439

Thu 11/197:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/223:37 pm -

1 stop6h 52m

Deal found 10/28

$444

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Thu 12/316:15 am -

2 stops11h 36m

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2 stops10h 06m

Deal found 10/25

$359

Fri 11/135:22 pm -

1 stop6h 20m

Mon 11/165:22 pm -

1 stop4h 09m

Deal found 10/28

$399

Tue 11/104:33 pm -

1 stop5h 49m

Sat 11/147:00 am -

1 stop7h 49m

Deal found 10/26

$399

Wed 12/306:20 pm -

1 stop4h 47m

Wed 1/68:18 am -

1 stop7h 15m

Deal found 10/27

$411

Thu 11/197:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/223:37 pm -

1 stop6h 52m

Deal found 10/28

$444

Tue 2/239:50 am -

2 stops10h 28m

Sat 2/274:05 pm -

1 stop5h 25m

Deal found 10/29

$454

Fri 11/207:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/225:22 pm -

1 stop5h 07m

Deal found 10/28

$454

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Lafayette
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 11/104:33 pm -

1 stop5h 49m

Sat 11/147:00 am -

1 stop7h 49m

Deal found 10/26

$399

Tue 11/106:00 am -

2 stops11h 53m

Sat 11/1410:37 am -

2 stops11h 24m

Deal found 10/26

$409

Thu 11/127:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/155:22 pm -

1 stop4h 09m

Deal found 10/28

$469

Fri 11/135:22 pm -

1 stop6h 20m

Sun 11/155:22 pm -

1 stop4h 09m

Deal found 10/28

$439

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1 stop4h 45m

Mon 11/162:15 pm -

2 stops7h 46m

Deal found 10/28

$611

Fri 11/134:26 pm -

1 stop6h 38m

Sun 11/157:03 am -

1 stop6h 28m

Deal found 10/28

$635

Thu 11/197:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/223:37 pm -

1 stop6h 52m

Deal found 10/28

$444

Thu 11/196:00 am -

2 stops10h 32m

Sun 11/229:20 am -

2 stops11h 24m

Deal found 10/28

$593

Thu 11/1910:59 am -

2 stops9h 26m

Sun 11/222:13 pm -

1 stop7h 41m

Deal found 10/28

$613

Fri 11/207:00 am -

1 stop5h 03m

Sun 11/225:22 pm -

1 stop5h 07m

Deal found 10/28

$454

Sat 11/215:58 pm -

1 stop5h 44m

Sat 11/283:37 pm -

1 stop8h 03m

Deal found 10/25

$568

Find flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$349 (American Airlines)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February

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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Lafayette Regional

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/31

6:15 am-4:51 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Thu 1/7

5:27 am-4:33 pm

2 stops10h 06m

$359

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/13

5:22 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/16

5:22 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$399

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/10

4:33 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$399

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/30

6:20 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/6

8:18 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$411

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/22

3:37 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$444

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/23

9:50 am-7:18 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 2/27

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$454

Quickest round-trip

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/20

7:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/22

5:22 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$454

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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 October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 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 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

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

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,692 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Richmond to Lafayette?
A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 5h 49m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $191. Users have found that Delta is 55% 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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