Lafayette to New Orleans (LFT–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lafayette to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
104 mi 23h 22m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LFT and MSY, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to MSY.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
190
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric LFT→MSY BTR→MSY GPT→MSY
Distance from LFT – 55 mi 175 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 23h 22m 5h 21m 0h 26m
Baton Rouge (BTR) to New Orleans flights · Gulfport (GPT) to New Orleans flights · Shreveport (SHV) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Lafayette.
LFT: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 22m.
Facts

LFT–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lafayette to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 167 km
Flight time23h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LFT
Full nameLafayette Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFT to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 23h 22m. The route covers 104 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHV, PNS, MEM, DAL, TPA, AUS, FLL, SAT, MSP, BOS, LAS, IAH, ATL, CLT and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to LFT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, GPT and SHV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSY

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LFT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LFT to MSY ranges from 23 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SHV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Shreveport (SHV).