Lafayette to Charleston (LFT–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 5h 3m CMEKNZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AABAGF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 38m AA → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 39m → DLSYWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lafayette to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore LFT Routes CHS Routes LFT Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Lafayette flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~3h 53m IAH ~5h 3m DFW ~5h 11m CLT ~6h 38m MSP ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
182
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
LFT → CHS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CHS → LFT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric LFT→CHS MSY→CHS JAN→CHS
Distance from LFT – 104 mi 184 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 5 1
New Orleans (MSY) to Charleston flights · Jackson (JAN) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Facts

LFT–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lafayette to Charleston route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFT to CHS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Yes, return flights from CHS to LFT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY and JAN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY) and Jackson (JAN).