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Cheap Flights from Lafayette to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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San Diego
5h 49m2 stops
from $360per person
San Francisco
6h 40m2 stops
from $385per person
Los Angeles
5h 58m2 stops
from $399per person
Bakersfield
Bakersfield
6h 30m2 stops
from $409per person
Santa Ana
6h 00m2 stops
from $409per person
Ontario
6h 23m2 stops
from $409per person
Fresno
8h 40m4 stops
from $419per person
San Jose
7h 48m2 stops
from $419per person
Palm Springs
6h 31m3 stops
from $449per person
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
8h 44m3 stops
from $479per person
Sacramento
8h 09m2 stops
from $485per person
Burbank
Burbank
8h 43m4 stops
from $769per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lafayette to California flights

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

What are the cheapest fares from Lafayette to California recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Lafayette to California on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Diego (SAN) from $360
• San Francisco (SFO) from $385
• Los Angeles (LAX) from $399

How do fares into airports in California compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into California from Lafayette are:

• Ontario (ONT) (avg. price $424)
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) (avg. price $441)
• San Jose (SJC) (avg. price $448)

Are flights from Lafayette to California cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Lafayette to California are about 11% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $418 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to California?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to California, with round-trip fares averaging $360. September and February are usually the most expensive, averaging $538 and $518, respectively.

How do fares from Lafayette to California vary by day of the week?

On average, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly from Lafayette to California and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 21% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Tuesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Lafayette to California?

It's cheapest to fly to California in the evening with average prices of $450. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $499.

Key details for Lafayette to California flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$349
Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lafayette to San Diego

Your Lafayette to California flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Lafayette to California?

    Yes. Fares from Lafayette to California are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $379 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Lafayette to California?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Lafayette to California have typically cost between $379 and $572.

  • What are the main airports serving California?

    There are 43 airports in California. 31% of KAYAK users choose San Diego (SAN) as their arrival airport, while 27% choose Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Lafayette to California?

    On flights from Lafayette to California you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around California?

    California is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Gaslamp Quarter
    • Fisherman's Wharf
    • Venice Beach

Your guide to booking Lafayette to California flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in September will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Tuesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 21% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Ontario (ONT) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San Diego, the most popular destination in California. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Anaheim.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Lafayette to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lafayette to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10486 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

Starlink internet made the flight time shrink and I was able to work.

8.0 Excellentmerrill, Nov 2026
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Starlink internet made the flight time shrink and I was able to work.

The plane was so old. I paid a ridiculous amount to fly business and there was no internet for six hours! This can't be happening in 2026 and especially in cross country flights where there are a high volume of business travelers.

The food could have been better and the entertainment could have better movies or streaming.

Connection times always good online, but not in reality when first leg is delayed (2 out of 2 times this trip).

I purchased a Polaris ticket. The plane did not have the lie flat seats - I was not notified. I actually can not believe they traded a dif plane and did not notify me or refund monies

⭐ Absolutely AWFUL Experience with United Airlines! If I could give United Airlines ZERO stars, I would. The seats have practically NO legroom, making the flight feel like being crammed into a tin can with nowhere to move. Comfort? Forget about it! And the fees? Absolutely ridiculous! They seem to charge you for EVERYTHING. You pay for your ticket, then get hit with extra charges for things that should be part of a decent flying experience. What’s next, charging passengers for breathing? Flying with United feels less like being a valued customer and more like being a walking wallet. The seats are uncomfortable, the legroom is pathetic, and the constant nickel-and-diming is infuriating. For the price you pay, you would think they could at least provide a little space to stretch your legs and a travel experience that doesn’t leave you feeling ripped off. Do yourself a favor and look at other airlines before booking with United. I certainly won’t be rushing to fly with them again. Absolutely disappointing from start to finish!

My flight from Boston to SFO was fine. Crew was friendly and helpful. Food was mediocre. Fright from SFO to MNL was not as good. My flight attendant was friendly but didn’t seem to have a lot of experience. She seemed overwhelmed. Also, this was the only red eye business class flight I’ve flown which only served dinner 2 hours after takeoff in a 13 hr flight. When I woke up 1 hr before landing, everyone was eating so I assumed bkft was being served. I pushed my button for help and no one came so I approached my flight attendant and she said they don’t serve bkft but she gave me choices for lunch or dinner. I routinely fly business class but I was disappointed with the lack of service and attention I was given on this flight. Also, most airlines will offer a snack or coffee before bkft is served but this was not offered during this flight. Overall, it was disappointing.

It's not United, but TSA security at Terminal A in Newark is a disaster and seriously makes me consider switching to flying out of JFK. The touchless TSA pre-check had a line of over 50 people and the bag screening was so slow that it limited the flow of people through the facial recognition process. It is the only airport that I frequent that has this issue and makes me reconsider whether I should fly out of Newark given the wasted time and frustration it causes. As I said, it is not a United issue but will impact United if people choose to stop utilizing Newark airport because of the poor experience.

The food could be much better. Also very unfortunate that most of business class seats were empty but I could not upgrade.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

Friendly crew and pilot. And thank you to the pilot for his smooth landing technique where the wheels don't hit the ground hard - that should be table stakes but doesn't seem to be the case nowadays.

Seats are getting smaller and smaller. In flight movies are poor compared to other airlines. Food is mediocre.

My flight left Honolulu EIGHT hours late due to lack of flight crew. This was the second time in 2026. The first class staff were excellent ... personable and friendly. The food was okay ...

The food in first class has taken a big downturn

The flight was delayed and gate changed so that was not fun and the flight to Dallas from LAX was very delayed on Sunday. It was just not a great experience due to the delays both ways.

Nothing available at the assigned hotel as far as brush, toothbrush, etc after forced layover with bags that departed

Cabin staff were very disengaged, spoke with no eye contact, dismissive. Disappointing compared to my United experiences.

Flight attendants were pleasant and helpful. Pilot gave fair warning about turbulence.

Unfortunately the flight was delayed. On a positive note the status updates in the app/text message were good

extremely tight seats. seating next to a large person makes the space very uncomfortable. The crew is not very friendly either.

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