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

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CR9
7:53 PM
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9:21 PM
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2h 28m
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AA American
CR9
8:24 PM
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2h 35m
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AA American
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11:49 AM
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Charlotte to Lafayette
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 729 mi 2h 28m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

CLT–LFT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 729 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 14 CR9 2h28-2h35 50% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
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
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
JAX ~4h 27m HOU ~4h 34m SAT ~5h 45m MIA ~6h 29m SLC ~8h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
LFT → CLT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
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 28m to 2h 35m.
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 28m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 28m to 2h 35m. The route covers 729 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CLT to LFT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, HOU, SAT, MIA, SLC, PSP, ATL, IAH and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to LFT ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 729 miles (1,173 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.