yvr-to-lft

 

The cheapest times to fly from YVR to LFT are

  • January 1st to March 11th
  • March 26th to April 8th
  • October 15th to December 16th

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 YVR to LFT is early December. Prices can be as high as $936 for Sunday flights during mid May, or as low as $307 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Lafayette

Flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Lafayette, LA (LFT) will usually cost between $322 to $784 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 $329. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $706. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $377 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $483 can be considered a good price for a round-trip YVR to LFT flight.

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

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YVR to LFT Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the YVR to LFT flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Vancouver. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday 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 $216 (34%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $391. Return trip prices are from the LFT to YVR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Departure Day Prices

Return Trip Prices by Day

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Return Day Prices

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from YVR 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 4 hour 45 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 YVR to LFT while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, LA

  • 104 miles (167 km) away from LFT
  • Usually 12.22% less expensive than LFT
  • 1-layover flights available

See YVR to MSY flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, American, Delta, United, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2089 miles or 3362 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop YVR to LFT flight is about 4 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between Vancouver and Lafayette, LA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from YVR to LFT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code YVR
Origination airport name Vancouver International Airport
City Vancouver
Country Canada
Latitude 49.2
Longitude -123.2

Return Airport

Destination code LFT
Destination airport name Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport
City Lafayette, LA
Country the United States
Latitude 30.2
Longitude -92

 

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