Flying from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Houston's main airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check out the options for reserving a flight from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) leaving from this terminal.
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport flight.
Lafayette's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Houston. Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette.
The most popular route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), with 41 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IAH to LFT is the 9:50am United Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 9:40pm with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to LFT, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Fly without interruptions from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IAH.
United is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to LFT.
United ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 80.08% of its services arriving as scheduled.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LFT if you have a late flight from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
The street address for LFT is 200 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
Central Lafayette is around 11 kilometres from Lafayette Regional Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Currently, $298 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $305. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to LFT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). November is the peak month for travel to Lafayette. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Before locking in your Houston to LFT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lafayette, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Lafayette
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Lafayette Regional Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lafayette:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Alexandre Mouton House, LARC's Acadian Village and Acadiana Centre for the Arts are major attractions which should be on every Lafayette itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Lafayette, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres east to New Orleans to check off its leading sights. From Bourbon St to French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Jackson, about 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium are highlights.
