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$321+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LFT
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/811:30 pm
SFO
-
LFT
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/1510:40 am
LFT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/32:21 pm
SMF
-
LFT
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 10/135:27 pm
LFT
-
SMF
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/136:19 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 8/215:27 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1310:13 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 8/214:04 pm
LFT
-
SAN
2 stops8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/156:19 am
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 8/232:11 pm
LFT
-
SAN
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/1512:01 pm
SAN
-
LFT
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 8/234:04 pm
LFT
-
SAN
2 stops8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/187:05 am
ONT
-
LFT
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 8/252:11 pm
LFT
-
ONT
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/219:07 am
SNA
-
LFT
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:00 am
LFT
-
SNA
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/216:45 am
SNA
-
LFT
2 stops10h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 8/247:00 am
LFT
-
SNA
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/61:08 pm
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 10/271:45 pm
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/2210:10 am
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 8/295:20 am
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/136:00 am
LAX
-
LFT
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Sun 8/165:10 pm
LFT
-
LAX
1 stop9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$359

Find flight deals from California to Lafayette

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Round-trip from

$321
(American Airlines)

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Average price

$594
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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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoLafayette

SMF - LFT

SMFLFT

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/3

2:21 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/13

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$326

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Thu 8/13

10:13 am-7:32 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/21

4:04 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$334

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 8/15

12:01 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/23

4:04 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$344

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/21

9:07 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$349

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

5:45 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/27

4:06 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$355

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

9:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/27

5:27 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$355

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Sat 11/14

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/15

5:15 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 32m

$357

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/13

12:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$359

Los AngelesLafayette

LAX - LFT

LAXLFT

Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

10:10 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/28

4:04 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$359

Santa AnaLafayette

SNA - LFT

SNALFT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

12:03 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop6h 02m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lafayette

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lafayette from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $378). Flying from California to Lafayette in December is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Lafayette?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Lafayette flights typically cost between $426 and $731 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $355 on United Airlines (Oct 6-Oct 27).

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 6h 34m. There are 1775 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 Los Angeles - Lafayette Regional or Ontario - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lafayette (average of $378). Flying from California to Lafayette in December is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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