Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): What you need to know
Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to LFT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're getting away during a peak month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Reserve a hotel close to LFT if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Right now, $273 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $450. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to LFT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Lafayette. November is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Lafayette is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to LFT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Lafayette
Start your Lafayette trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Lafayette Regional Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Alexandre Mouton House, LARC's Acadian Village and Acadiana Centre for the Arts are attractions you won't want to skip in Lafayette.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lafayette. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Jackson is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres northeast of Lafayette. No journey is complete without visiting Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art and Russell C Davis Planetarium.