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$251+ Cheap flights from California to Lafayette (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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LFT
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lafayette

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lafayette flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
From California to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($145 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/1112:59 amLAX - LFT
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/155:39 amLFT - LAX
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/303:48 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:39 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2911:57 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Mon 10/65:45 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/711:59 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:39 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/710:30 pmSAN - LFT
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Tue 11/113:32 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/15$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:15 amSAN - LFT
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/144:10 pmLFT - SAN
2 stops9h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2911:57 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Sat 10/411:12 amLFT - SFO
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/15$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 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
Tue 12/94:12 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/211:59 amSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Mon 10/65:45 pmLFT - SFO
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/711:59 pmLAX - LFT
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:59 pmLFT - LAX
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2911:57 pmSFO - LFT
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Tue 10/76:04 amLFT - SFO
2 stops15h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/15$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:45 amSFO - LFT
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/410:08 amLFT - SFO
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$349

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 September 16, 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

Tue 11/11

12:59 am-9:32 am

1 stop6h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/15

5:39 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 11m

$251

San JoseLafayette

SJC - LFT

SJCLFT

San Jose

Sat 2/21

10:30 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 54m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/25

3:10 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$289

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

10:40 pm-10:24 am

1 stop9h 44m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 3/7

5:15 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$289

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

3:48 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 11/5

6:39 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$295

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

7:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/7

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 20m

$314

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

11:59 pm-9:32 am

1 stop7h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/10

6:39 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$314

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

11:57 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/7

3:22 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 43m

$314

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

11:57 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/7

6:04 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 41m

$314

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Fri 11/7

10:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop9h 22m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 11/11

3:32 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$318

San FranciscoLafayette

SFO - LFT

SFOLFT

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 10/22

4:36 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$339

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from California to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 September 16, 2025.

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

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  • 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 6h 33m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from California to Lafayette one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Lafayette are American Airlines ($257), United Airlines ($342), and Delta ($574).

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Lafayette Regional or San Diego - Lafayette Regional, San Francisco - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from California to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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