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

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104 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
CLT Charlotte 23h 22m AA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 23h 22m AABAGF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 23h 22m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 23h 22m CMEKNZ → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
MSP Minneapolis ~23h 22m → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans flights
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Lafayette to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
104 mi 23h 22m nonstop

LFT–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Lafayette flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CLT ~23h 22m DFW ~23h 22m ATL ~23h 22m IAH ~23h 22m MSP ~23h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
179
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 → MSY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
MSY → 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. MSY delays →
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 BPT→MSY
Distance from LFT – 55 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 23h 22m 5h 21m 0h 38m
Baton Rouge (BTR) to New Orleans flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) to New Orleans flights · Gulfport (GPT) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 23h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 104 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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, BPT 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 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 is about 23 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Gulfport (GPT).