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$311+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (DTW - 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LFT
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
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 March 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/1810:55 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 5/94:10 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/73:32 pm
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 11/94:01 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$400
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 6/237:46 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Wed 7/85:36 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/138:21 am
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops10h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 5/2010:42 am
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:00 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 5/114:10 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/49:00 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 4/114:06 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/47:40 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1110:42 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops11h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 8/296:38 pm
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:25 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$424

Find flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$311
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$717
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/18

10:55 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 5/9

4:10 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$339
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/23

7:46 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 7/8

5:36 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$407

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

9:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 5/11

4:10 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$413

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

9:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 5/20

4:10 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$413

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

6:38 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 9/2

5:25 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$424
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

10:35 am-2:33 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$311

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

7:15 am-3:32 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$319

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

4:47 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$448

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/5

10:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$448

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Deals found on 3/28

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Lafayette

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Lafayette in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Lafayette flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $171). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

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 March 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,359 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 Detroit to Lafayette. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

    For as low as $339, United Airlines can have you in Lafayette from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 5h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 958 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $171). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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