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$126+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LFT
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lafayette

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Round-trip from

$260
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

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December

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August

Average price

$575
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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 November 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/98:25 amSAN - LFT
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:59 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/1012:59 amLAX - LFT
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:30 amLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/187:15 amSFO - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Sat 11/223:32 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/3$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1712:55 amLAX - LFT
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/224:08 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/186:00 amSFO - LFT
2 stops9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/225:59 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/181:11 pmLAX - LFT
2 stops8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2210:02 amLFT - LAX
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/187:15 amSFO - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Mon 11/245:25 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/4$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/111:59 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:29 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/1612:55 amLAX - LFT
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/244:06 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/912:55 amLAX - LFT
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/176:05 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sun 11/912:59 amLAX - LFT
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/171:41 pmLFT - LAX
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1712:43 amSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/244:08 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$414

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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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lafayette that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Lafayette

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

12:30 am-9:59 am

1 stop7h 29m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/18

6:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$251

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-5:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 12/14

5:59 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$260

San JoseLafayette

SJC - LFT

SJCLFT

San Jose

Sat 2/21

10:35 pm-10:41 am

1 stop10h 06m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/25

3:09 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$289

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

5:20 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 01m

$289

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

11:59 pm-9:35 am

1 stop7h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 12/14

5:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

$289

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$294

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

12:00 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/22

4:08 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$359

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

2:51 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/22

10:02 am-4:37 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$359

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 2/21

8:02 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/25

6:21 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$365

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/24

5:25 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$374

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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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 CA to LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 November 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Lafayette in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Lafayette?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Lafayette. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Lafayette flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5h 31m. There are 1531 mi between California and Lafayette. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Lafayette one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Lafayette are United Airlines ($126), American Airlines ($131), and Delta ($485).

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

    While some choose either San Diego - Lafayette Regional or San Francisco - Lafayette Regional, 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 California to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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