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Flights to Lafayette: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Lafayette 
GeraldFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2026
Try to fly as early in the day as possible. Delays compound as the day progresses. I always try for a flight where the plane arrives the previous night.
AiswaryaFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2026
Carry your own food. The flights are already long. On top of it when it gets delayed, you will end up extremely hungry with no food.
DAVIDFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2026
The SBA airport food options are very limited as the airport is small (6 gates). Cozy country feel to the airport.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2026
Expect to leave for JFK 3 hrs prior to flight if traveling by car from Upper West Side. You will want to arrive 1.5 H prior to departure
ClaudiaFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2026
Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future
mizueFlew with ANA-Jun 2026
Give yourself 4-5 hours of wiggle room because this route is frequently understaffed and the gates are far enough apart to make 1 hour very difficult if any issue should occur such as staffing or weather delays. As soon as a flight boards the airline staff are MiA.
MitchellFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
security access line for Premier access was very reasonable, process was less than 10-15 minutes. Leave time for dropping off a rental car - is a bit of a walk and then AirTrain transfer due to the current construction - so allow time for less stress. take advantage of the tables in the boarding area for charging devices or doing work.
ManishFlew with Air New Zealand-Apr 2026
Long haul so make sure to get up and move around a bit.
AgustinFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2026
Arrive early for your flight so you’re not rushing. And have plenty of patience with other people that are impatient.
MichaelFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2026
The Portland airport is very easy to get into (traffic, TSA, etc.) Sunday late afternoon/evening.
BeverlyFlew with JetBlue-Dec 2025
Wear support socks which helps when you sit for a long time.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2026
I flew direct from Kona Airport. It's small, friendly . But on the obverse side loading did take a very long. Take a direct flight to San Francisco; connection is a terrible experience in Honolulu International Airport.
LindseyFlew with SWISS-Dec 2025
Ready for weather delays of wind in SFO, which happens often. Keep that in consideration when planning an additional leg of a trip after it from SFO.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2026
1 hr is doable if you're transferring at sfo but probably just get something to go food wise
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2026
Dont wear all your clothes its not worth the discomfort to save on a checked bag.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Dec 2025
Bring your own food and in flight activity since they don’t supply any.
GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines-Dec 2025
Know this is a regional jet Er175 with the smaller luggage bins
JakeFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2025
Security in Bishop does not open until 1 hour before the flight.
GeraldFlew with Delta-Mar 2025
Book a flight early in the morning. The plane & crew will have arrived the previous night
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
My mom told me prior to boarding an airplane I should empty my bladder. As I age, that advice becomes more sage.
RonaldFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2025
The airport security can take a long time, the bathrooms are not always available near the gates due to construction, repairs, remodels.
RobertFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2025
That flights from Portland to S.F. with an international Eva air connect require checking in again before boarding
LuisFlew with Delta-Mar 2025
It’s a long flight, come prepared to either watch movies, read or sleep.
RobertFlew with United Airlines-Mar 2025
If you’re picking up a rental car it’s not very clear that you have to take the train. Signage can be improved at SFO.
HartajFlew with United Airlines-Dec 2024
RDU long-term parking can add 30-70 mins to your departure time. At terminal 2 in RDU, getting a taxi can take 2-5 mins, vs. waiting 10-30 mins for a car app pickup. :)
GeraldFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Feb 2025
There is an agricultural inspection of carryon bags at the gate. Don’t try and bring home any pineapples.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2025
Bring water and snacks with shorter flights as some routes will not offer it.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2025
Reserve your plane seat & bring something to eat in the plane.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Nov 2024
Use their app, it’s great & they notify boarding, etc
CongFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2024
Nothing really, being clothes that are easily taken off like shoes at the security will always save time
JulieFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
Leave early. JFK can be messy. I couldn’t find healthy food choices so eat before you arrive.
PhallyFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
Don't take too much stuff. Make sure to have the necessary documents or boarding pass ready.
PaulaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Get your boarding pass online and save it to your wallet App on the iPhone. Makes it so easy
SoniaFlew with American Airlines-Aug 2024
Leave at least 1.5 hours between flights as Dallas is HUGE!
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
SFO is one of the most convenient and pleasant airports. When flying Alaska Air make sure to bring your food and a larger water bottle that usual (you get only two drink services (one small cup each) for a 6 hour flight.
VyomaFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2024
Be sure to read the signs, i have heard it's confusing for connecting flights if you don't follow the directions.
NoamFlew with Alaska Airlines-Aug 2024
Flying to the Ronald Reagan airport is closer and faster to D.C. than the Dulles airport.
KathyFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2024
Realize it’s a smaller plane and you will probably have to green tag any carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jul 2024
Bring a sweater, just incase other people's ac makes you cool.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
The airport food was limited and expensive. Best to bring a sandwich from outside…
ShengFlew with United Airlines-May 2024
Arrive early for morning flight. Airport had really long lines!
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Bring your own device. No screens on the seatbacks.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Please be prepared to check in your luggage even if there is available space in the overhead bins. Despite the availability of space, Alaska Airlines employees refused to allow us to bring our bags onto the plane and insisted that we check them in.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Feb 2024
Long Beach and SNA are convenient airports for flying out of Orange County. I wish I knew about the size of the plane which caused a fee for checking one small bag that normally was a carry on for other airlines such as SouthWest.
LarryFlew with Delta-Dec 2023
Get there early. The TSA security line is very long.

FAQs - booking Lafayette flights

  • How long is the flight to Lafayette?

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  • Which airlines fly to San Francisco?

    Many airlines fly to San Francisco, the most common ones being United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to San Francisco.

  • How to fly to Lafayette?

    You cannot fly directly to Lafayette. KAYAK recommends you fly to San Francisco (SFO) (23.12 miles from Lafayette). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Lafayette?

    The closest airport is Oakland (OAK) (13.23 mi). Other nearby airports are San Francisco (SFO) (23.12 mi) or San Jose (SJC) (37.62 mi). KAYAK recommends you fly to San Francisco.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    San Francisco Airport is 11 miles from the center of San Francisco.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    All flights to San Francisco land at San Francisco Airport. The airport code is SFO,and it can also be referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Lafayette?

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Lafayette

  • There is no major airport in Lafayette. It is instead served by San Francisco Airport.

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