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$279+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Lafayette (DTT - 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — LFT
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/225:11 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/122:50 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:13 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Mon 1/125:15 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/16$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:11 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/43:57 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$573
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amDTW - LFT
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/129:50 amLFT - DTW
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/303:32 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$601

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

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$279
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Lafayette that are best for you.

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DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

2:46 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 2/1

2:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$279

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

5:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 26m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/19

5:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$279

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

8:15 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/21

4:10 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$318

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

8:15 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/4

4:10 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$349

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

10:56 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 2/1

5:20 am-1:21 pm

2 stops7h 01m

$354

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Deals found on 12/15

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Lafayette flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit-Lafayette flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Lafayette

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Lafayette (average of $185). Flying from Detroit to Lafayette in October is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Lafayette?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Detroit to Lafayette in about 6h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 51m. The distance from Detroit to Lafayette is about 958 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Lafayette (average of $185). Flying from Detroit to Lafayette in October is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 Detroit to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$214Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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