Lafayette to Charlotte (LFT–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA5300
AA American
CR9
11:49 AM
CDT
2:59 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5677
AA American
CR9
7:53 PM
EDT
9:21 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5642
AA American
CR9
8:24 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lafayette to Charlotte
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 729 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

LFT–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 729 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LFT–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 CR9 2h10 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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 CLT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
381
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 → CLT
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
CLT → LFT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric LFT→CLT BTR→CLT MSY→CLT
Distance from LFT 55 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 7 20 89
Flight time 2h 10m 2h 11m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
729 mi / 1,173 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

LFT–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lafayette to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance729 mi / 1,173 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: LFT
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFT to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 729 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LFT to CLT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, FLL, SAT, LAS, IAH, ATL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Lafayette.
Yes, return flights from CLT to LFT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, MSY and GPT. 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 CLT

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LFT to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LFT to CLT ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 729 miles (1,173 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), New Orleans (MSY) and Gulfport (GPT).