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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $323-$476
Delta
Sat 10/6Sat 10/13
RDU - LFT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $319-$381
Delta
Fri 10/5
RDU - LFT • 1 stop
When to travel
June
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $332 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Lafayette (RDU-LFT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Lafayette

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:20 am - 10:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:32 am - 7:03 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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11:13 am - 3:13 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:17 pm - 12:28 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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4:19 pm - 10:02 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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10:40 am - 6:30 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$319American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:30 am - 1:22 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
7h 52m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:10 pm - 9:59 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$319United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
8:40 am - 2:31 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:09 am - 2:16 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:09 am - 12:37 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 4:29 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:01 pm - 11:51 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$320American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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4:56 pm - 10:53 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:17 pm - 11:57 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas
$324American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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10:40 am - 7:32 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
9h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:00 pm - 9:59 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$405United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:05 am - 7:32 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-LFT Lafayette Regional
10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:20 am - 11:26 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 06m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$420United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Lafayette flights

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

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Lafayette start at $319. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $323 to $476. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on Delta.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Lafayette, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Raleigh to Lafayette flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 67% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Lafayette

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Lafayette based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Lafayette?

    Flights from Raleigh to Lafayette usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT).

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 15% 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 Raleigh to Lafayette?

    On the Raleigh to Lafayette route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $349 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $494: a $145 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Raleigh to Lafayette?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Lafayette. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 51m and 5h 53m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 $319 to $1,440. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Raleigh to Lafayette are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,035, which is 185% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 4h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 25m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Raleigh and Lafayette?

    Lafayette is 1 hour behind Raleigh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 Raleigh to Lafayette flight?

    Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Lafayette range from $323 to $476, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Raleigh 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 Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $349 - about $145 less than Monday (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Lafayette trip for June. Fares historically average $323 round-trip in that month - typically $305 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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.
    - Woodspring Suites Lafayette
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
    - Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Raleigh to Lafayette

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Raleigh (RDU)
Lafayette (LFT)