Flights from Lafayette to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Lafayette to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 37m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 37m

Lafayette to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey5h 37mVia Houston, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Lafayette to Detroit

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) DTT

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

Sat12:00 LFT12:47 IAH2h 28m connection15:15 IAH18:37 DTTGoJet Airlines + Frontier Airlines

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 37m

LFT Dallas (DFW) DTT

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

Mon06:15 LFT07:32 DFW3h 43m connection11:15 DFW14:36 DTTEnvoy Air + Delta Air Lines

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 21m

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 37mon current schedules
Time difference: +1hDetroit vs Lafayette
Currency in Detroit: USD
Airports: LFT → DTW

Flights from Lafayette to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lafayette to Detroit?

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 Detroit?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,566 km.

Where do you change planes between Lafayette and Detroit?

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 Detroit?

Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the time difference between Lafayette and Detroit?

Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.

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