Houston to Lafayette (IAH–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4264
UA United
ERJ
10:00 AM
CDT TB
11:18 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA4906+1
UA United
ERJ
10:05 AM
CDT TB
11:16 AM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4238
UA United
E145
12:10 PM
CDT TB
1:23 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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CM1526+2
CM Copa
ERJ
2:20 PM
CDT TB
3:31 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4350
UA United
ERJ
2:20 PM
CDT TB
3:32 PM
CDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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CM1523+2
CM Copa
E145
4:33 PM
CDT TB
5:46 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA6114
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TB
5:44 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4266
UA United
ERJ
5:10 PM
CDT TB
6:21 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM1524+3
CM Copa
ERJ
6:20 PM
CDT TB
7:33 PM
CDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4311
UA United
ERJ
6:25 PM
CDT TB
7:42 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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UA6353+3
UA United
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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EK6124cs
EK Emirates
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM1525cs
CM Copa
E7W
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:06 PM
CDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM1527+1
CM Copa
E7W
9:50 PM
CDT TB
10:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4033
UA United
E7W
9:50 PM
CDT TB
10:55 PM
CDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4289
UA United
E145
9:55 PM
CDT TB
10:58 PM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
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UA4000+2
UA United
E7W
5:15 AM
CDT
6:33 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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CM1531cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:15 AM
CDT
6:33 AM
CDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA4301+2
UA United
ERJ
6:30 AM
CDT
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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CM1530cs
CM Copa
ERJ
6:30 AM
CDT
7:49 AM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA4324
UA United
ERJ
7:00 AM
CDT
8:23 AM
CDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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NZ6455cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
7:00 AM
CDT
8:24 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4053
UA United
E7W
7:15 AM
CDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CM1532+3
CM Copa
ERJ
9:35 AM
CDT
10:57 AM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4331
UA United
ERJ
9:40 AM
CDT
11:01 AM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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NZ6465cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CRJ
9:40 AM
CDT
11:04 AM
CDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA4288
UA United
E145
12:02 PM
CDT
1:28 PM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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UA4354+1
UA United
ERJ
12:03 PM
CDT
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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CM1529cs
CM Copa
CRJ
12:03 PM
CDT
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA4356+3
UA United
ERJ
2:05 PM
CDT
3:26 PM
CDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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EK6185+1
EK Emirates
ERJ
4:06 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA6232
UA United
E7W
4:06 PM
CDT
5:14 PM
CDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA4326
UA United
ERJ
4:10 PM
CDT
5:27 PM
CDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Lafayette
2 carriers, 105 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 105 Flights/wk 201 mi 1h 3m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

IAH–LFT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 201 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–LFT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK 63 E145, E7W, ERJ 1h03-1h18 50% Star Alliance CM, EK
DL Delta Air Lines 0 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, EK, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (63 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to LFT direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
105
Outbound / wk
110
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
392
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.

Other ways to reach Lafayette from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lafayette Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→LFT HOU→LFT
Distance from IAH 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 105 1
Flight time 1h 3m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Lafayette Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lafayette is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · LFT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette.
Distance & Flight Time
201 mi / 324 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 18m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lafayette route.
Route details
Distance201 mi / 324 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights105 out / 110 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LFT
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LFT flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 18m. The route covers 201 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 105 nonstop flights per week from IAH to LFT. The return direction has about 110 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, SAT, OKC, TPA, JAX, PBI, CHS, MIA, SLC, PHL, PSP, SAN, CLT, DFW and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LFT to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IAH to LFT

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to LFT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LFT ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 201 miles (324 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).