Which airports can I use when flying from Lafayette to New Orleans?

Flights from Lafayette to New Orleans usually depart from Lafayette Regional (LFT) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Which airports do connecting flights from Lafayette to New Orleans pass through?

Most connecting flights from Lafayette to New Orleans pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lafayette to New Orleans?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Lafayette to New Orleans. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $834, a difference of $49. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Lafayette to New Orleans?

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 Lafayette to New Orleans changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $655 to $937. That means the highest observed fare was about 43% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Lafayette to New Orleans looking right now?

One-way fares from Lafayette to New Orleans are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $452.

What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Priceless • Thrifty • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Lafayette to New Orleans typically range from $834 to $1,229. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $655, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lafayette to New Orleans?

United Airlines ($655) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Lafayette to New Orleans in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lafayette to New Orleans?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $909. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lafayette to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Lafayette to New Orleans layovers at 5h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 23

12:03 pm - 9:33 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:45 pm - 10:58 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

7h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$655United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

2:04 pm - 8:48 amLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:05 am - 9:22 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

12h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$656United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25

7:08 pm - 1:16 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:18 pm - 11:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

16h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$670United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

5:15 am - 4:08 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 1:26 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

8h 26m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$796United Airlines

Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6

7:08 pm - 11:05 amLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:00 am - 3:32 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

10h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$841United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

7:08 pm - 11:15 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:12 pm - 7:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

5h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$847United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

2:04 pm - 5:48 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

3h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 11:20 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

4h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$867United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

5:15 am - 4:08 pmLFT Lafayette Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:18 pm - 1:26 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LFT Lafayette Regional

18h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$937United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lafayette to New Orleans? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lafayette to New Orleans departing in december.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Lafayette to New Orleans?
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 Lafayette to New Orleans changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $655 to $937. That means the highest observed fare was about 43% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Lafayette to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Lafayette to New Orleans are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $452.
What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Lafayette to New Orleans?
Flights from Lafayette to New Orleans usually depart from Lafayette Regional (LFT) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Lafayette to New Orleans pass through?
Most connecting flights from Lafayette to New Orleans pass through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lafayette to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Lafayette to New Orleans. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $785 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $834, a difference of $49.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $785, about $49 less than Monday fares (6% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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