Dallas-Fort Worth to Lafayette (DFW–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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351 mi airlines 83/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 48m ago
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BA4340
BA British
CR9
8:30 AM
MDT
9:58 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5291
AA American
CR9
8:30 AM
MDT TE
9:58 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5299
AA American
CR7
12:05 PM
MDT TE
1:33 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5619
AA American
CR7
12:30 PM
MDT TE
1:57 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA6299
AA American
CR7
3:07 PM
MDT TE
4:37 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA2371
BA British
CR7
4:14 PM
MDT TE
5:42 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5614
AA American
CR7
4:14 PM
MDT TE
5:42 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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GF4204
GF Gulf
CR9
4:20 PM
MDT
5:46 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5583
AA American
CR9
4:24 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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BA2372
BA British
CR9
4:24 PM
MDT TE
5:50 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AA5362
AA American
CR7
9:30 PM
MDT TE
10:58 PM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA5521
AA American
CR7
9:32 PM
MDT TE
10:59 PM
CDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5360
AA American
CR7
5:35 AM
CDT
7:22 AM
MDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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GF4228
GF Gulf
CR9
10:28 AM
CDT
12:08 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA5291
AA American
CR9
10:28 AM
CDT
12:08 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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GF4221
GF Gulf
CR7
2:27 PM
CDT
4:09 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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BA1868
BA British
CR7
2:27 PM
CDT
4:09 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5619
AA American
CR7
2:27 PM
CDT
4:09 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6299
AA American
CR7
5:07 PM
CDT
6:49 PM
MDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5614
AA American
CR7
6:12 PM
CDT
7:56 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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GF4209
GF Gulf
CR9
6:16 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA5583
AA American
CR9
6:20 PM
CDT
8:04 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Lafayette
3 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 351 mi 1h 26m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

DFW–LFT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 351 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 55 CR7, CR9 1h26-1h30 52% Oneworld
BA British Airways 21 CR7, CR9 1h26-1h28 52% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 7 CR9 1h26 52%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA, GF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (76 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to LFT direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → LFT
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
LFT → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
351 mi / 564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 30m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

DFW–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance351 mi / 564 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights83 out / 70 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: LFT
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 30m. The route covers 351 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from DFW to LFT. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, SAT, JAX, SLC, PSP, MIA, IAH, CLT and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LFT to DFW 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 DFW to LFT

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Gulf Air. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to LFT ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 351 miles (564 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.