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$249+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lafayette (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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LFT
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Lafayette

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Round-trip from

$260
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$496
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/47:10 amSTL - LFT
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Mon 2/95:17 pmLFT - STL
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/8$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/302:12 pmORD - LFT
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/15:20 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 1/306:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sat 1/3111:21 amLFT - MDW
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/6$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 1/236:00 amSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Mon 1/265:15 pmLFT - STL
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Deal found 1/8$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/2111:15 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Sun 1/255:15 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/5$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/226:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Mon 1/265:15 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/7$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/239:57 amSTL - LFT
2 stops11h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/274:10 pmLFT - STL
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 4/97:03 amSTL - LFT
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Sun 4/126:00 amLFT - STL
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/6$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/1911:17 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Wed 1/285:15 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/7$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/48:31 amSTL - LFT
2 stops12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/97:00 amLFT - STL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 7/236:00 amORD - LFT
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/265:15 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/236:00 amSTL - LFT
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/2610:30 amLFT - STL
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$329

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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 January 8, 2026.
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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St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 2/9

5:17 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$260

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

2:12 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 2/1

5:20 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 47m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

7:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/11

11:26 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

2:12 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/31

5:20 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 44m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 2/1

5:17 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 1/31

11:21 am-3:38 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

10:46 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 2/11

5:17 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

3:53 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/25

5:20 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 47m

$279

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$279

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 1/26

5:15 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$279

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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 $340). 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 4h 41m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. 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 $340). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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