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$126+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Lafayette (STL - 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — LFT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$695
From Lambert-St Louis to Lafayette Regional
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/16:15 amSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/54:10 pmLFT - STL
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/305:11 pmSTL - LFT
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/412:05 pmLFT - STL
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/246:15 amSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/266:30 amLFT - STL
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/265:17 amSTL - LFT
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/304:01 pmLFT - STL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$622

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Lafayette

Route

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Return

Price

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/1

6:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 55m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/5

4:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$259

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

5:11 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 10/4

12:05 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$329

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/24

6:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 55m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 10/26

6:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 09m

$388

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/26

2:17 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 11/30

5:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$838

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/5

1:20 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$126

St. LouisLafayette

STL - LFT

STLLFT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/6

2:08 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$239

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Deals found on 9/16

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Lafayette

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Lafayette

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Lafayette?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STL to LFT?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis to Lafayette. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Lafayette in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from St. Louis 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Lafayette?

    A quick flight from St. Louis to Lafayette can take about 4h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. The distance between St. Louis and Lafayette is about 597 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Lafayette round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($198), and United Airlines ($253) offers the cheapest pricing from St. Louis to Lafayette. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Lafayette that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Lafayette?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Lafayette?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Lafayette?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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