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Flights from Detroit to Lafayette
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 24m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 24m
Detroit to Lafayette at a glance
Fastest journey5h 24mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Lafayette
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Houston (IAH) LFT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Mesa Airlines, CommutAir
Mon08:45 DTT10:19 IAH2h 11m connection12:30 IAH13:09 LFTDelta Air Lines + CommutAir
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DTT Dallas (DFW) LFT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air, SkyWest
Sat09:00 DTT10:28 DFW2h 02m connection12:30 DFW13:34 LFTDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,566 km972 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hLafayette vs Detroit
- Currency in Lafayette
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → LFT
Flights from Detroit to Lafayette: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Lafayette?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,566 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Lafayette?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Detroit.





