MCI - LFT

Find cheap flights from Kansas City 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

When to travel
January
Cheapest • 34% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $378 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 4h 51m (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 Kansas City to Lafayette (MCI-LFT)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Lafayette

Multiple Airlines Logo
MCI  Kansas City Airport-LFT Lafayette Regional
646 mimulti-stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
LFT  Lafayette Regional-MCI Kansas City Airport
646 mimulti-stop
Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Lafayette flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Kansas City to Lafayette?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Kansas City to Lafayette route. 88% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Kansas City to Lafayette?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $378. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kansas City to Lafayette which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Kansas City to Lafayette layovers at 180 minutes over the past 3 months.

Find deals

Key details for Kansas City to Lafayette flights

Low season

September
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.

When to book flights from Kansas City to Lafayette

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Lafayette?

    Flights from Kansas City to Lafayette usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Lafayette.

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 88% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 66% on the Kansas City to Lafayette route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $520. 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 Kansas City to Lafayette?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Kansas City to Lafayette. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 44m and 5h 49m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City 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.

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

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 4h 51m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 49m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • 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 Kansas City to Lafayette flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Lafayette range from $284 to $647, with an average of $378 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Kansas City 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 Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $268 - about $520 less than Wednesday (66% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Lafayette trip for January. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $520 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Kansas City to Lafayette

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Kansas City (MCI)
Lafayette (LFT)