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$201+ Cheap flights from California to Lafayette (LFT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LFT
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lafayette

Cheapest flights from California to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1511:59 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 5/510:42 am
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/153:15 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:15 am
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/163:15 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 4/189:35 am
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/157:15 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 4/296:12 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Thu 4/163:15 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:05 pm
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3112:35 am
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 4/95:07 pm
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 8/158:18 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1912:12 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/811:49 pm
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 5/92:03 pm
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/142:35 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 4/196:12 pm
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/111:59 pm
ONT
-
LFT
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 5/42:03 pm
LFT
-
ONT
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/1411:00 pm
SJC
-
LFT
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Wed 4/226:05 am
LFT
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/1011:49 pm
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 4/185:07 pm
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$349

Find flight deals from California to Lafayette

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lafayette flight deals. Data was last updated March 14, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$201
(United Airlines)

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December

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August

Average price

$426
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:49 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 23m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 5/9

2:03 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$343

OntarioLafayette

ONT - LFT

ONTLFT

Ontario

Wed 4/8

11:59 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 13m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 4/15

5:42 am-10:09 am

1 stop6h 27m

$349

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:49 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 23m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 4/18

10:42 am-7:04 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$354

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Fri 5/8

8:15 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/11

5:07 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$364
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 5/16

9:12 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 5/23

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$390

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 5/16

12:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 5/20

2:05 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$391

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Thu 4/16

3:04 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 4/19

5:15 am-11:04 am

1 stop7h 49m

$409

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:55 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 21m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 4/25

9:35 am-4:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$410

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 4/25

6:12 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$427

San JoseLafayette

SJC - LFT

SJCLFT

San Jose

Mon 7/27

10:56 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 8/3

5:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$434

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lafayette

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $89). Flying from California to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lafayette. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lafayette from California?

    Lafayette Regional (LFT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Lafayette. It is only a 2.3 mi journey from Lafayette Regional (LFT) to Lafayette’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from California to Lafayette?

    Departing from California to Lafayette will take you 8h 21m. There are 1563 mi between California and Lafayette. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Lafayette?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Lafayette Regional or Ontario - Lafayette Regional, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Lafayette Regional is the most popular route from California to Lafayette.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Lafayette?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Lafayette?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $89). Flying from California to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Lafayette

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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