Cheap Flights from STL to LFT: When to Fly from St. Louis to Lafayette

 

The cheapest times to fly from STL to LFT are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 16th to May 6th
• July 23rd to November 18th (except the weeks of July 30th, October 1st, and October 15th)

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 STL to LFT is early December. Prices can be as high as $641 for Sunday flights during early to mid March, or as low as $258 for Wednesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Lafayette

Flying from St. Louis, MO (STL) to Lafayette, LA (LFT) will usually cost between $258 to $452 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $277. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid March, with an average price of $427. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $150 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $298 can be considered a good price for a round-trip STL to LFT flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the STL to LFT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from St. Louis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.31, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $89 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $268. Return trip prices are from the LFT to STL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from STL 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 3 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport to St Louis Lambert International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 597 miles or 961 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop STL to LFT flight is about 2 hour 3 minutes.

How many flights go between St. Louis, MO and Lafayette, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from STL to LFT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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