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Flights from Richmond to Lafayette
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 02m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 02m
Richmond to Lafayette at a glance
Fastest journey6h 02mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Richmond 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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RIC Chicago (ORD) LAF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat17:45 RIC18:33 ORD3h 42m connection22:15 ORD23:47 LAFRepublic Airlines + 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
- 880 km546 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneLafayette vs Richmond
- Currency in Lafayette
- USD
- Airports
- RIC → LAF
Flights from Richmond to Lafayette: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Richmond to Lafayette?
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 Richmond to Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 880 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Lafayette?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Lafayette: Purdue University Airport (LAF).
