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$259+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — LFT
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$407
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 12/295:45 pmRIC - LFT
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amLFT - RIC
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:00 amRIC - LFT
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/154:08 pmLFT - RIC
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/241:21 pmRIC - LFT
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/293:57 pmLFT - RIC
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amRIC - LFT
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/74:08 pmLFT - RIC
1 stop22h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$588
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:36 pmRIC - LFT
2 stops17h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/292:15 pmLFT - RIC
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:25 amRIC - LFT
2 stops16h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:15 amLFT - RIC
2 stops16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$653

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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Richmond

Fly to

Lafayette

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

5:23 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$259

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/4

5:45 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 4/8

3:10 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$259

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/29

5:45 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/5

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$274

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/15

4:08 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$289

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/4

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 4/8

12:07 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$359

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/13

12:27 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$348

RichmondLafayette

RIC - LFT

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/13

8:20 am-5:28 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$353

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Deals found on 10/28

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 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.

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?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette (average of $129). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Lafayette. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

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

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 October 29, 2025.
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
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. 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 American Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 39% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Lafayette (average of $129). 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

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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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