Flying from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Dallas's main airport is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Explore your departure options from here when searching for your flights from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
Hop on a direct Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Lafayette (where Lafayette Regional Airport is located) and Dallas share the UTC-6 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), with 34 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DFW to LFT is the 8:08am American Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 10:31pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dallas to LFT, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Take the express route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport with American Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from DFW.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DFW to LFT.
With 76.39% of its services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Dallas to DFW takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
DAL is around 13 kilometres from central Dallas. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Dallas to LFT flight? Relax in a hotel near Dallas Love Field before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Dallas Love Field has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.
The street address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Have a late flight from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LFT and hit the pillow fast:
You'll find LFT at 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
From Lafayette Regional Airport, central Lafayette is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
₹ 41,143 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 42,382. These fares may change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Dallas to LFT by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). November is the peak month for travel to Lafayette. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Dallas to LFT plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 18ºC.
More about Lafayette
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Lafayette right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dallas to Lafayette Regional Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Alexandre Mouton House, LARC's Acadian Village and Acadiana Centre for the Arts are must-do's during your Lafayette adventure.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lafayette. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Around 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette, Jackson is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium.
