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$249+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — LFT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Lafayette

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/194:45 pmCMH - LFT
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:06 pmLFT - CMH
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/267:05 amCMH - LFT
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:54 pmLFT - CMH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$545
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/197:00 amCMH - LFT
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:26 amLFT - CMH
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$550

Find flight deals from Columbus to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$393
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Lafayette that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Lafayette

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Sat 1/10

6:13 am-5:42 pm

2 stops12h 29m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/14

4:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$344

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Thu 4/2

11:10 am-2:18 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 4/5

2:58 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$473

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Fri 4/3

3:27 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 4/6

6:20 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

$527

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Fri 4/3

8:25 am-1:57 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 4/5

6:20 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

$527

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Thu 4/2

5:43 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 4/5

4:02 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 31m

$527

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 3/20

11:17 am-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$557

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Fri 1/16

11:03 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$249

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-3:31 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$254

ColumbusLafayette

CMH - LFT

CMHLFT

Columbus

Tue 12/23

2:16 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$370

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Deals found on 12/17

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Lafayette (average of $147). Flying from Columbus to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 CMH to LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Lafayette is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus to Lafayette. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Lafayette Regional (LFT) if they book a flight to Lafayette from Columbus. On average, Lafayette Regional has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 3 airlines. Lafayette Regional is conveniently located just 2.3 mi from Lafayette’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Lafayette?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Lafayette in 12h 29m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 848 mi between Columbus and Lafayette.

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

    American Airlines, at $248, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Lafayette.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Lafayette (average of $147). Flying from Columbus to Lafayette in September is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Columbus to Lafayette

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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