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Flights from Washington to Lafayette
There are no direct flights from Washington to Lafayette. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 39m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 39m
Washington to Lafayette at a glance
Fastest journey5h 39mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Houston (IAH) LFT
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Mesa Airlines, CommutAir
Mon08:30 WAS10:21 IAH2h 09m connection12:30 IAH13:09 LFTUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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WAS Dallas (DFW) LFT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air, SkyWest
Sun07:00 WAS08:53 DFW3h 22m connection12:15 DFW13:19 LFTAmerican 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
- 1,673 km1,039 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hLafayette vs Washington
- Currency in Lafayette
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → LFT
Flights from Washington to Lafayette: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington 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 Washington to Lafayette?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,673 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Lafayette?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Lafayette?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).
What is the time difference between Washington and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Washington.





