Charlotte to Lafayette (CLT–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5206
AA American
CR9
10:19 PM
EDT
11:24 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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AA5426
AA American
CR9
7:00 AM
CDT
10:26 AM
EDT
2h 26m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 52m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 4h 43m AAF9NH → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 56m AAAFAM → DL Detroit (DTW) to Lafayette flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 15m AAASBA → Philadelphia (PHL) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Lafayette
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 729 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind

CLT–LFT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 729 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR9 2h05 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to LFT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~3h 52m IAH ~4h 43m DFW ~5h 10m DTW ~5h 56m PHL ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
394
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → LFT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LFT → CLT
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
729 mi / 1,173 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance729 mi / 1,173 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 729 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to LFT: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from LFT to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLT to LFT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLT to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LFT is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 729 miles (1,173 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.