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$319+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — LFT
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
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 June 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:25 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Mon 8/175:10 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/26$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Tue 8/257:34 am
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops8h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 8/304:04 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Wed 8/1210:30 am
DTW
-
LFT
2 stops10h 02m
United Airlines
Mon 8/174:04 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/26$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 7/97:58 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Mon 7/131:53 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/24$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sat 10/246:15 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop8h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 10/284:06 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/84:17 pm
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 7/125:36 pm
LFT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/23$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/66:15 am
DTW
-
LFT
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 8/97:15 am
LFT
-
DTW
2 stops10h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$543

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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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 June 27, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

9:25 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 8/17

5:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 49m

$319

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

7:34 am-3:29 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 8/30

4:04 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$324

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

7:58 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/13

1:53 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$369
Quickest round-trip

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 9/1

4:04 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$399

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/12

10:30 am-7:32 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 8/17

4:04 pm-11:27 am

2 stops18h 23m

$548

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/8

8:50 am-6:21 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 7/12

9:30 am-10:19 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$692

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

8:50 am-7:26 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 7/13

4:09 pm-9:52 am

2 stops16h 43m

$725

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

6:15 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 01m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 7/28

4:09 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$761
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitLafayette

DTW - LFT

DTWLFT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/26

6:15 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 01m

$458

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Deals found on 6/23

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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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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 June 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,777 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,777 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,777 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

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 $319, Delta can have you in Lafayette from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 6h 17m. Airlines will cover a distance of 958 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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.. American Airlines is priced at 51% 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.

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Top airline flying from Detroit to Lafayette

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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