Flights to Lafayette
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Lafayette is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,000 ft, LFT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 42 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lafayette
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,397 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lafayette to Chicago | United States | 1,351 km (839 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Lafayette to Houston | United States | 326 km (203 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Lafayette to Havana | Cuba | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Lafayette to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,401 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lafayette to Puebla | Mexico | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lafayette to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,377 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Lafayette to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,361 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Lafayette to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,399 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Lafayette to San Antonio | United States | 631 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Lafayette to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lafayette to Dallas | United States | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Lafayette to Mérida | Mexico | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Lafayette to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lafayette to Monterrey | Mexico | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Lafayette to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,394 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Lafayette to Jacksonville | United States | 995 km (618 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Lafayette to Fort Worth | United States | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Lafayette to Austin | United States | 550 km (342 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Lafayette to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,373 km (853 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Lafayette to Columbus | United States | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Lafayette to Charlotte | United States | 1,183 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Lafayette to Shanghai | China | 12,322 km (7,657 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Lafayette to Chongqing | China | 13,082 km (8,129 mi) | about 17 h 31 min |
| Lafayette to Chengdu | China | 13,034 km (8,099 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| Lafayette to Beijing | China | 11,683 km (7,260 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Lafayette to Guangzhou | China | 13,499 km (8,388 mi) | about 18 h 3 min |
| Lafayette to Shenzhen | China | 13,519 km (8,400 mi) | about 18 h 5 min |
| Lafayette to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,040 km (6,239 mi) | about 13 h 37 min |
| Lafayette to Tianjin | China | 11,731 km (7,289 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lafayette?
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, BTR, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LFT from Lafayette city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lafayette on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.