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$214+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LFT
août 5 — août 121
mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 juillet 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$214
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$308
From Chicago (CHI) to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/65:45 amORD - LFT
1 stop6h 48mDelta
mar. 9/96:00 amLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sam. 11/110:35 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 16mDelta
sam. 11/83:31 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/31$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lun. 11/244:05 pmORD - LFT
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
ven. 11/287:12 amLFT - ORD
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
jeu. 8/147:10 amORD - LFT
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/184:10 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$329

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Lafayette

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Return

Price

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 9/6

5:45 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Lafayette Regional

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$249

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

jeu. 8/14

6:04 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 35m

Lafayette Regional

lun. 8/18

4:00 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$259

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 8/29

4:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Lafayette Regional

dim. 8/31

5:48 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$318

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 8/14

7:10 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lafayette Regional

lun. 8/18

4:10 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$329

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/12

5:45 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 54m

$214

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

mar. 8/12

6:04 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 35m

$214

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 8/14

7:10 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$273

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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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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 juillet 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Lafayette to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lafayette from Chicago, you will be flying to Lafayette Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Lafayette Regional (LFT) is located 2.3 mi from the center of Lafayette. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lafayette Regional per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Lafayette round-trip?

    Currently priced at $249, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Lafayette and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $318 and $329, respectively. Delta is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 Chicago to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 juillet 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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