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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
DTWLFTIAH

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
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 24m
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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
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 34m
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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.

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