Flying from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of New York's main airports, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) taking off from either of these.
Lafayette Regional Airport is located in Lafayette. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind New York.
Your flight from New York to LFT won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak months like August or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
From central New York, EWR is around 24 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can reach JFK from the centre of New York in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to LFT:
About Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Book a hotel close to LFT if you're taking a late flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to central Lafayette
Lafayette Regional Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Lafayette. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 8 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport is ر.ق. 907. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 893. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from New York to LFT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lafayette in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from New York to LFT, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lafayette, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap flights from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lafayette
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lafayette right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Vermilionville Historic Village, Acadian Village and Cathedral of St John the Evangelist are must-do's during your Lafayette adventure.
Complete your Lafayette trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from New York to Lafayette Regional Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Lafayette. Browse the offers and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
