Cheap Flights from LNK to LFT: When to Fly from Lincoln to Lafayette

 

The cheapest times to fly from LNK to LFT are

• April 2nd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
• June 4th to August 26th
• September 10th to September 30th
• December 3rd to January 7th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LNK to LFT is early to mid August. Prices can be as high as $1088 for Sunday flights during late October to early November, or as low as $298 for Thursday flights around early to mid August.

 

When to Fly to Lafayette

Flying from Lincoln, NE (LNK) to Lafayette, LA (LFT) will usually cost between $385 to $912 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid August with an average ticket price of $475. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late October to early November, with an average price of $820. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $345 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $608 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LNK to LFT flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LNK to LFT route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LNK to LFT flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Lincoln. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.48, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Thursday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $278 (32%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Thursday and returning a week later will cost an average of $546. Return trip prices are from the LFT to LNK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LNK to LFT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LNK to LFT while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LNK to LFT

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LNK to LFT — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LNK to LFT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport to Lincoln Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 782 miles or 1259 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LNK to LFT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LNK to LFT flight is about 2 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Lincoln, NE and Lafayette, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 24 available flights from LNK to LFT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.