Lafayette to Atlanta (LFT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LFT–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 27 | CR7, CR9 | 1h46-1h53 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Lafayette
| Metric | LFT→ATL | BTR→ATL | AEX→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LFT | – | 55 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 184 | 84 |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 31m | 1h 31m |
Travel Essentials
LFT: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
LFT–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LFT to ATL
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LFT to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LFT to ATL ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 180 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Alexandria (AEX) and New Orleans (MSY).