Lafayette to Atlanta (LFT–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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503 mi airlines 56/wk
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AM3876
AM Aeromexi
CR7
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5525
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM3495
AM Aeromexi
CR7
11:25 AM
CDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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DL5526
DL Delta
CR7
11:26 AM
CDT TM
2:08 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3432
AM Aeromexi
CR7
11:26 AM
CDT
2:08 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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DL5308
DL Delta
CR7
3:00 PM
CDT TM
5:44 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM4680
AM Aeromexi
CR9
3:15 PM
CDT
6:04 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL5529
DL Delta
CR7
5:12 PM
CDT TM
7:59 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AF2980
AF Air France
CR7
5:12 PM
CDT
7:59 PM
EDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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DL5526
DL Delta
CR7
9:55 AM
EDT TS
10:46 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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DL5308
DL Delta
CR9
1:33 PM
EDT TS
2:19 PM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AM3212
AM Aeromexi
CR9
1:45 PM
EDT TS
2:33 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL5529
DL Delta
CR9
3:40 PM
EDT TS
4:27 PM
CDT
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AF2736
AF Air France
CR7
3:45 PM
EDT TS
4:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM3222
AM Aeromexi
CR7
3:45 PM
EDT TS
4:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5535
DL Delta
CR9
9:20 PM
EDT TS
10:09 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AM3596
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:20 PM
EDT TS
10:09 PM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Lafayette to Atlanta
3 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 503 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

LFT–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 503 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LFT–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 28 CR7, CR9 1h42-1h50 SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 27 CR7, CR9 1h42-1h50 SkyTeam
AF Air France 1 CR7 1h47 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LFT to ATL direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
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
LFT → ATL
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
Return
ATL → LFT
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric LFT→ATL BTR→ATL AEX→ATL
Distance from LFT 55 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 2
Weekly flights 56 84 35
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 29m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
LFT: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
503 mi / 809 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m to 1h 50m.
Getting from ATL

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.

Atlanta Climate

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

Key statistics for the Lafayette to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance503 mi / 809 km
Flight time1h 42m to 1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights56 out / 52 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LFT
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFT to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 42m to 1h 50m. The route covers 503 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from LFT to ATL. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, FLL, SAT, LAS, IAH, DFW and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Yes, return flights from ATL to LFT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, AEX and MSY. 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 LFT to ATL

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 56 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 42 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 503 miles (809 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 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).