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Flights from Lafayette to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Lafayette to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 12m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 12m
LAFMSYORD

Lafayette to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey5h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Lafayette to New Orleans

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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LAF Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:00 LAF05:43 ORD2h 32m connection08:15 ORD10:12 MSYSkyWest + Republic Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 12m
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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
1,197 km743 miles
Journey time
5h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hNew Orleans vs Lafayette
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
LAF → MSY

Flights from Lafayette to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lafayette to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,197 km.
Where do you change planes between Lafayette and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lafayette and New Orleans?
Lafayette: Purdue University Airport (LAF). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Lafayette and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Lafayette.

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