New York to Lafayette (JFK–LFT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and LFT. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 9m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m ATB6FI → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Lafayette flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 9m AAAFAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lafayette flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 19m AAAMAT → AABAGF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lafayette flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Lafayette
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and LFT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Lafayette (LFT) Lafayette to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LFT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~5h 9m IAH ~5h 51m CLT ~6h 9m DFW ~6h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
411
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
JFK → LFT
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
LFT → JFK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Lafayette.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–LFT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lafayette route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to LFT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Charlotte Douglas.
Lafayette is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from LFT to JFK 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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