Cheap Flights from SWA to LFT: When to Fly from Shantou to Lafayette

 

The cheapest times to fly from SWA to LFT are

• January 15th to March 25th
• August 27th to December 2nd
• December 17th to December 31st

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 SWA to LFT is early to mid October. Prices can be as high as $6151 for Friday flights during early May, or as low as $1082 for Thursday flights around early to mid October.

 

When to Fly to Lafayette

Flying from Shantou (SWA) to Lafayette, LA (LFT) will usually cost between $1148 to $4436 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid October with an average ticket price of $1176. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early May, with an average price of $3687. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2512 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1768 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SWA to LFT flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SWA to LFT flight is more expensive than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Shantou. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.13, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly to LFT, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into SWA. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly to Lafayette, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Shantou. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $575 (22%) 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 $1733. Return trip prices are from the LFT to SWA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SWA to LFT can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 15 hour 52 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 SWA to LFT while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking SWA 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 SWA to LFT — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Air France, American, Asiana, China Southern, Delta, Shanghai Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 8268 miles or 13306 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SWA to LFT flight is about 15 hour 52 minutes.

How many flights go between Shantou and Lafayette, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 14 available flights from SWA to LFT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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