Flights from Lafayette to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Lafayette to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 4h 26m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 26m

Lafayette to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 26mVia Houston, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Lafayette to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

LFT Houston (IAH) DSM

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines

Mon09:30 LFT10:16 IAH1h 44m connection12:00 IAH13:56 DSMMesa Airlines

4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m

LFT Dallas (DFW) DSM

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines

Sun17:45 LFT19:02 DFW2h 13m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines

4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 07m

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: 1,272 km790 miles
Journey time: 4h 26mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneDes Moines vs Lafayette
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: LFT → DSM

Flights from Lafayette to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lafayette to Des Moines?

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 Lafayette to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,272 km.

Where do you change planes between Lafayette and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). GoJet Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Lafayette and Des Moines?

Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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