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$259+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (DTW - 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LFT
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

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$259
(Delta)
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lafayette Regional
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:15 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Mon 10/65:45 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 8/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 8/315:44 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:54 amLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 10/24:08 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/54:20 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/135:33 amDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/171:41 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 8/232:59 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Tue 8/265:40 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/11$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 8/316:00 amDTW - LFT
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/74:07 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 10/33:18 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/54:20 pmLFT - DTW
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/224:20 pmDTW - LFT
2 stops7h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/245:17 amLFT - DTW
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/25:35 pmDTW - LFT
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/610:05 amLFT - DTW
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$382

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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 August 14, 2025.
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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Detroit

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Lafayette

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

4:23 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 10/6

5:45 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 11m

$259

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

5:44 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 9/7

6:54 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$274

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

4:08 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/5

4:20 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$304

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

4:05 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/5

4:20 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$304

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

2:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 8/26

5:40 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 49m

$329

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 9/7

4:07 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$344

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/22

8:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$369

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/23

10:28 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/24

5:40 pm-12:54 am

1 stop6h 14m

$369

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Deals found on 8/13

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Lafayette

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta 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
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette round-trip?

    Delta, at $214, was found to be the cheapest airline from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette..

  • 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?

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 airline flying from Detroit to Lafayette

Discover the top airline 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 August 14, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$214Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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