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$249+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lafayette (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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LFT
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Lafayette

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Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$445
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/136:00 amSTL - LFT
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Wed 12/175:27 pmLFT - STL
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/22$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:30 amSTL - LFT
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Sat 12/136:00 amLFT - STL
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/23$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 12/126:00 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:20 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Tue 12/91:00 pmSTL - LFT
2 stops8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:20 amLFT - STL
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/19:51 amORD - LFT
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Thu 12/115:27 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/22$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:17 pmSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Sun 12/76:00 amLFT - STL
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/24$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Sat 12/132:09 pmSTL - LFT
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1710:05 amLFT - STL
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/16:15 amSTL - LFT
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:20 amLFT - STL
2 stops10h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/15:34 pmMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Thu 12/115:27 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/22$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 12/265:16 amSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/305:54 pmLFT - STL
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 11/267:00 amSTL - LFT
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/285:37 amLFT - STL
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Mon 11/242:03 pmORD - LFT
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/285:59 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$369

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Price

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/17

5:27 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$249

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

10:13 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 3/10

2:58 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$249

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

9:59 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$249

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

12:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

11:21 am-4:44 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

11:21 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/17

4:58 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$249

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

11:05 am-9:03 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/26

10:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$254

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 12/13

5:20 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 42m

$279

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/9

9:30 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$279

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/9

1:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 12/13

5:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$289

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/4

9:59 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 2/9

5:17 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$304

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/22

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Lafayette

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lafayette (average of $199). Flying from Illinois to Lafayette in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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

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

    Located just 2.3 mi from the city center, Lafayette Regional (LFT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lafayette from Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Lafayette?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Lafayette can take about 5h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. The distance from Illinois to Lafayette is about 597 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Lafayette?

    Most travelers choose Lambert-St Louis - Lafayette Regional, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lafayette Regional or Chicago Midway - Lafayette Regional when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Lafayette.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lafayette (average of $199). Flying from Illinois to Lafayette in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Illinois to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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