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$377+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Lafayette (RIC - LFT)

RIC — LFT
Sep 26 — Oct 31
Sat 9/26
Sat 10/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Lafayette

Sat 10/39:50 am -
2 stops10h 42m
Tue 10/64:10 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 8/24$406
Fri 10/210:52 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Sun 10/45:17 pm -
1 stop6h 26m
Deal found 8/25$497
Thu 10/15:23 pm -
1 stop4h 52m
Fri 10/92:17 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 8/26$508
Mon 12/216:20 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Sat 2/205:45 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 8/26$582
Sun 9/67:00 am -
1 stop7h 41m
Sun 9/205:44 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/25$626
Thu 9/175:40 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Sun 9/206:00 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 8/24$628

Find flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$324
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Lafayette Regional flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/5

5:40 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 53m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 2/7

5:15 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$377

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/3

9:50 am-7:32 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 10/6

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$406

RichmondLafayette

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - LFT Lafayette Regional

RICLFT

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/2

10:52 am-2:42 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/4

5:17 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 26m

$497

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Deals found on 8/23

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Lafayette

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Lafayette in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Richmond-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-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 Richmond-Lafayette flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Lafayette, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,531 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Lafayette?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Lafayette can take about 5h 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $377. The distance between Richmond and Lafayette is about 979 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Lafayette round-trip from $191. Users have found that Delta is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Lafayette

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DeltaCheapest$191Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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