CHI - LFT

$284 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lafayette - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$338
Typical prices: $331-$460
American Airlines
Wed 10/10Tue 10/16
ORD - LFT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$284
Typical prices: $353-$447
American Airlines
Tue 12/11
ORD - LFT • 1 stop
Top routes
ORD - LFT
Cheapest • 7% average savings
MDW - LFT
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 35% price drop
April
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $383 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Lafayette!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lafayette (CHI-LFT)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette

Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:00 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$338American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 10:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 11:59 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Delta Logo
9:56 am - 4:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:22 pm - 11:52 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 10:11 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:16 pm - 8:38 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
5:27 am - 10:48 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:22 pm - 11:54 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:07 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:23 pm - 11:15 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 1:47 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 6:36 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$354American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:22 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:16 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$391United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 11:16 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
4h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 11:27 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$416United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 10:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 29m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 12:45 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$419United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Lafayette flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago to Lafayette with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lafayette?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lafayette start at $338. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $331 to $460. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $338 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lafayette flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Lafayette (LFT) is the cheapest Chicago to Lafayette route, averaging $368 round-trip. Other Chicago to Lafayette routes average $424, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lafayette, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 62% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lafayette at $248 round-trip.
•June ($616) and October ($506) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 148% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Find deals

Key details for Chicago to Lafayette flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$284
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lafayette

When to book flights from Chicago to Lafayette

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Lafayette based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Chicago to Lafayette flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Flights from Chicago to Lafayette may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Lafayette.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Lafayette pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Lafayette most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 41% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 1% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Chicago to Lafayette route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $298. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Lafayette?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago to Lafayette. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 22m and 5h 48m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to Lafayette changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $338 to $2,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Lafayette looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Lafayette are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $317, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 22m, compared with 5h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)?

    Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Lafayette flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lafayette range from $331 to $460, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Lafayette flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $318 - about $298 less than Sunday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Lafayette trip for September. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $368 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lafayette Regional Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
    - Woodspring Suites Lafayette
    - Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

More options for your flight from Chicago to Lafayette

Complete your trip to Lafayette with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Lafayette
Hotels in Lafayette
Vacations in Lafayette