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$269+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Lafayette (SAN - 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LFT
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 20, 2025.

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$269
(American Airlines)

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May

Average price

$398
From San Diego to Lafayette Regional
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/183:55 pmSAN - LFT
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/226:37 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:15 amSAN - LFT
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/612:22 pmLFT - SAN
2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Tue 9/22:48 pmSAN - LFT
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/66:37 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/310:15 amSAN - LFT
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/75:17 amLFT - SAN
2 stops10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/266:15 amSAN - LFT
2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/22:00 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Tue 8/266:15 amSAN - LFT
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:37 pmLFT - SAN
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$449

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lafayette that are best for you.

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San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Thu 9/18

3:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 9/22

6:37 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$269

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Tue 9/2

6:15 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/6

12:22 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$324

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Tue 9/2

2:48 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/6

6:37 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$349

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Wed 9/3

10:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 9/7

5:17 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$377

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 11/8

1:47 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/29

4:08 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$544

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Sat 11/8

12:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/29

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$609

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Fri 8/29

8:11 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$364

San DiegoLafayette

SAN - LFT

SANLFT

San Diego

Fri 8/29

6:15 am-3:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$454

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Deals found on 8/18

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Lafayette

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from San Diego 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Lafayette?

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 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Diego to Lafayette. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lafayette?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Lafayette in 5h 25m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Diego to Lafayette is about 1491 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Lafayette round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Lafayette round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Lafayette?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lafayette?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from San Diego 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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